| Make : PETERBILT | Model : PETERBILT | Year : 1979 |
| Build Dates : 19780501 - 19790401 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 79V150000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19790315 | Date Received by ODI: 19790614 | Date Added to Database: 19791012 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: PACCAR, INCORPORATED | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: PETERBILT MOTOR COMPANY | ||
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| Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 500 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
SOME TRUCKS WITH 36" OR 63" SLEEPER BOXES MAY HAVE A PROBLEM IN THAT THE LATCH MECHANISM ON THE SLEEPER DOOR MAY NOT BE ADJUSTED TO SPECIFICATIONS. THIS MISADJUSTMENT COULD ALLOW THE DOOR TO VIBRATE, WHICH COULD CAUSE THE LATCH TO BECOME SO WORN THAT IT MAY COME OPEN, EVEN UNDER MINOR ROAD VIBRATIONS. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
DEALER WILL ADJUST SLEEPER DOOR LATCH WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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