1992 PETERBILT PETERBILT
2 recalls, 0 complaints - 4 TSBs
94V002000 Oct 5, 1994
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Defect Description
A SERVICE BRAKE HOSE AND A SPRING BRAKE HOSE ARE NOT OF SUFFICIENT LENGTHS WHICH COULD CAUSE ONE OR BOTH HOSES TO SEPARATE FROM THE END FITTINGS DURING FULL ARTICULATION.
Consequence
IF THE BRAKE HOSE FAILS, IT WILL RESULT IN INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCE. IF THE SPRING BRAKE HOSE FAILS, THE SPRING BRAKE WILL ENGAGE AND THE TRUCK WILL COME TO A SUDDEN STOP.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THESE VEHICLES FOR HOSE LENGTHS AND ANY OUT OF SPECIFICATION HOSES WILL BE REPLACED.
92V088000 Jun 22, 1992
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
Defect Description
THE WHEEL MOUNTING STUDS ON IRON FRONT AND REAR HUBS CAN FRACTURE.
Consequence
BROKEN WHEEL MOUNTING STUDS CAN CAUSE THE TIRE AND WHEELTO SEPARATE FROM THE AXLE AND COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy
REPLACE THE FRONT AND REAR HUBS WITH HUBS WHICH HAVE NEW STUDS.
No complaints found for this vehicle.
Technical Service Bulletins, 1992 PETERBILT PETERBILT
4 manufacturer communications from 3 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE | 1 |
| 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL | 1 |
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 1 |
34-077
Apr 8, 2019
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Information Only: Proper instructions for closure of power distribution box cover to prevent corrosion.
34-077
Apr 8, 2019
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Information Only: Proper instructions for closure of power distribution box cover to prevent corrosion.
13-049
Jan 4, 2019
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Information: Bendix ACOM Software version 6.16.5.0 for diagnostics may introduce an unrecoverable error. Notice to dealers to replace this version with older software version until Bendix introduces new version.
03-064
Jul 23, 2018
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Information - Recommended Practices for Updating ESA Software
NHTSA Safety Investigations, PETERBILT PETERBILT
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE87036
Opened: Jul 1, 1987 , Closed: Dec 15, 1987
REAR INNER WHEEL BEARINGS
SUMMARY OF INFORMATION FROM MANUFACTURER:ON MAY 22, 1987, PETERBILTINITIATED A FIELD REPAIR PROGRAM FOR INSPECTION OF 577 VEHICLES SUSPECTEDOF HAVING INSTALLED ONE OR MORE INCORRECT REAR WHEEL BEARINGS.BASED ONREVIEW OF REPAIR RECORDS FOR 156 VEHICLES INSPECTED AS OF OCTOBER 31, 1987,AND INFORMATION... Read more
PETERBILT PETERBILT - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the PETERBILT PETERBILT across all model years (1967, 1999).
93
Total Recalls
46
Total Complaints
1
Investigations
5
Reported Crashes
10
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
PETERBILT PETERBILT - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 2001 | 0 | 2 | View |
| 2000 | 0 | 2 | View |
| 1999 | 3 | 5 | View |
| 1998 | 3 | 1 | View |
| 1997 | 2 | 5 | View |
| 1996 | 0 | 3 | View |
| 1995 | 3 | 5 | View |
| 1994 | 1 | 6 | View |
| 1993 | 2 | 2 | View |
| 1992 (current) | 2 | 0 | |
| 1991 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 1989 | 2 | 1 | View |
| 1988 | 4 | 1 | View |
| 1987 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 1986 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1985 | 2 | 1 | View |
| 1984 | 6 | 1 | View |
| 1983 | 5 | 0 | View |
| 1982 | 6 | 0 | View |
| 1981 | 5 | 0 | View |
| 1980 | 4 | 0 | View |
| 1979 | 3 | 2 | View |
| 1978 | 4 | 0 | View |
| 1977 | 6 | 1 | View |
| 1976 | 8 | 0 | View |
| 1975 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1974 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1973 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1972 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1971 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 1970 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1969 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1968 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1967 | 1 | 0 | View |