PETERBILT 379 1987: SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:HANGER,BRACKET
General Information
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 87V116000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| PETERBILT | 379 | 1987 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1987-10-28 | 1987-07-28 | 1987-08-06 |
Production Dates: 1986-11-01 - 1987-07-01
Manufacturers Involved: PACCAR Incorporated
Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:HANGER,BRACKET
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 200
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Summary
FRAME BRACKET WHICH SUPPORTS THE REAR OF THE FRONT AXLE SUSPENSION SPRING MAY FAIL.
Consequence
SUSPENSION AND AXLE COULD SEPARATE FROM VEHICLE WHICHCOULD RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL.
Remedy
REPLACE STANDARD BRACKET WITH BRACKET INTENDED FOR OFF HIGHWAY SEVERE SERVICE.
Notes
SYSTEM: FRONT AXLE SUSPENSION BRACKET.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: OFF HIGHWAY HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS.
