Recall campaign87V116000
Recall 87V116000: 1987 Peterbilt 379
Suspension › Front › Springs › Leaf spring assembly › Hanger,bracket
- Report received
- Jul 28, 1987
- Manufacturer
- Paccar, incorporated
- Potentially affected
- 200vehicles
- Model years
- 1987
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
Frame bracket which supports the rear of the front axle suspension spring may fail.
Possible 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.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 1987 Peterbilt 3790 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.