NHTSA Campaign 87V116000
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:HANGER,BRACKET
Issued by PACCAR, INCORPORATED · Reported Jul 28, 1987 · 200 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| PETERBILT | 379 | 1987 | 200 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 87V116000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.