PETERBILT CONVENTIONAL 1991: SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
| Make : PETERBILT | Model : CONVENTIONAL | Year : 1991 |
| Build Dates : 1987-03-01 - 1992-01-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 94V221000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1994-12-09 | Date Received by ODI: 1994-11-09 | Date Added to Database: 1994-11-22 |
| Manufacturers Involved: WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC. | ||
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| Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 1690 | ||
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Summary:
THE ALUMINUM REAR SPRING SHACKLE BRACKETS HAVE DEVELOPED CRACKS WHICH CAN LEAD TO SEPARATION OF THE BRACKETS FROM THE FRAME RAIL. |
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Consequence:
THE SUSPENSION CAN DROP DOWN ON ONE SIDE, CAUSING A REDUCTION OF STEERING CONTROL WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SPRING BRACKETS. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; INDEPENDENT FRONT; ATTACHING MECHANISM; SPRING; COIL.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS AND TRUCK TRACTORS.NOTE: IF THE VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME OR THE REMEDY DOES NOT CORRECT THE DEFECT, PLEASE CONTACT WESTERN STAR AT1-604-868-6222. ALSO, CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393. |
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