PETERBILT UNSPECIFIED 1988: SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE
General Information
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 89V059000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| PETERBILT | UNSPECIFIED | 1988 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1989-04-14 | 1989-04-07 | 1989-04-25 |
Production Dates: 1988-04-01 - 1989-01-01
Manufacturers Involved: PACCAR Incorporated
Component: SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 983
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Summary
TRUCKS MAY HAVE INSUFFICIENT WELD MATERIAL ATTACHING REAR SUSPENSION BRACKET TO THE REAR AXLE HOUSING.
Consequence
REAR SUSPENSION BRACKET COULD SEPARATE FROM THE AXLEAND RESULT IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
REWELD REAR SUSPENSION BRACKETS.
Notes
SYSTEM: REAR SUSPENSION.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY-DUTY TRUCKS WITH HENDRICKSON REAR SUSPENSION.
