NHTSA Campaign 89V228000
SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:HANGER/BRACKET
Issued by PACCAR, INCORPORATED · Reported Dec 5, 1989 · 38 vehicles affected
What's wrong
A REQUIRED WELD JOINING A WALKING BEAM BUSHING SPACER TO THE AXLE HANGER BRACKET MAY HAVE BEEN OMITTED.
Consequence
REAR AXLE COULD SEPARATE FROM THE REAR SUSPENSION,CAUSING LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
MAKE NECESSARY WELDING CORRECTIONS.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| PETERBILT | PETERBILT | 1980 | 38 |
| PETERBILT | PETERBILT | 1981 | 38 |
| PETERBILT | PETERBILT | 1982 | 38 |
| PETERBILT | PETERBILT | 1983 | 38 |
| PETERBILT | PETERBILT | 1984 | 38 |
| PETERBILT | PETERBILT | 1985 | 38 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 89V228000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.