B737 Undifferentiated or Other Model
Flight Crew Air Transport Pilot (ATP)
Flight Crew Last 90 Days 139
Communication Breakdown
Aircraft Equipment Problem Less Severe; Deviation / Discrepancy - Procedural Published Material / Policy; Ground Event / Encounter Other / Unknown
General None Reported / Taken
Human Factors
We pushed back from gate at SEA using a towbar-less tug. After the pushback procedure was completed; we taxied out and flew to [destination]. Upon arrival; we were informed by the agent that we were waiting for Maintenance. I knew nothing about a Maintenance issue; so I queried our Dispatcher and was told that during our pushback in SEA; the driver exceeded the nose wheel steering limit. Again; we knew nothing about it because we were never told about it. Also; if they knew about it in SEA; then why didn't anyone tell us? We should have been told immediately and had the aircraft inspected by Maintenance before we departed and flew a revenue flight; not after.Here's why I think this was a safety issue.1. If there were steering issues caused by damage to the nose wheel; it would be more difficult to analyze and take the appropriate action.2. Even if we were notified after departure; I would be extra gentle while taxiing the aircraft upon arrival.3. Structural damage.We should be informed of any mishap that is known to have occurred.
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B737 flight crew reported that upon arrival they were notified of a deviation during pushback at departure airport. They felt they should have been notified right when it happened.