Make : PETERBILT | Model : PETERBILT | Year : 1989 |
Build Dates : 19880401 - 19890101 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 89V059000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19890414 | Date Received by ODI: 19890407 | Date Added to Database: 19890425 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: PACCAR, INCORPORATED | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: PACCAR INCORPORATED | ||
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Component: SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 983 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
TRUCKS MAY HAVE INSUFFICIENT WELD MATERIAL ATTACHING REAR SUSPENSION BRACKET TO THE REAR AXLE HOUSING. |
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Consequence:
REAR SUSPENSION BRACKET COULD SEPARATE FROM THE AXLEAND RESULT IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT. |
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Remedy:
REWELD REAR SUSPENSION BRACKETS. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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