Make : PETERBILT | Model : PETERBILT | Year : 1984 |
Build Dates : 19741101 - 19850301 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 86V126000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19860918 | Date Received by ODI: 19860910 | Date Added to Database: 19860912 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: PACCAR, INCORPORATED | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: PETERBILT MOTOR COMPANY | ||
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Component: SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:HANGER/BRACKET | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 48 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
A REQUIRED WELD JOINING A WALKING BEAM BUSHING SPACER TO THE AXLE HANGER BRACKET MAY HAVE BEEN OMITTED. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: REAR AXLE COULD SEPARATE FROM THE REAR SUSPENSION, CAUSING LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
MAKE NECESSARY WELDING CORRECTIONS. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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