Make : PETERBILT | Model : 379 | Year : 1987 |
Build Dates : 19861101 - 19870701 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 87V116000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19871028 | Date Received by ODI: 19870728 | Date Added to Database: 19870806 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: PACCAR, INCORPORATED | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: PACCAR INCORPORATED | ||
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Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:HANGER,BRACKET | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 200 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
FRAME BRACKET WHICH SUPPORTS THE REAR OF THE FRONT AXLE SUSPENSION SPRING MAY FAIL. |
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Consequence:
SUSPENSION AND AXLE COULD SEPARATE FROM VEHICLE WHICHCOULD RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL. |
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Remedy:
REPLACE STANDARD BRACKET WITH BRACKET INTENDED FOR OFF HIGHWAY SEVERE SERVICE. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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