PETERBILT UNSPECIFIED 1983: STRUCTURE
General Information
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 84V160000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| PETERBILT | UNSPECIFIED | 1983 |
| Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database | |
| 1984-12-20 | 1985-01-07 |
Production Dates: 1983-02-01 - 1984-08-01
Manufacturers Involved: PETERBILT MOTOR COMPANY
Component: STRUCTURE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 877
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Summary
THE WELD BETWEEN THE GRABHANDLE AND MOUNTING PLATE MAY FAIL, CAUSING GRABHANDLE TO COME OFF UNEXPECTEDLY.
Remedy
GRABHANDLE WILL BE REPLACED WITH A STRENGTHENED VERSION.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS; CAB-OVER-ENGINE.SYSTEM: STRUCTURE; CAB EXTENDER GRABHANDLE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: FAILURE OF THE GRABHANDLE MAY CAUSE A FALL THAT COULDRESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
