Recall 87V189000: 1987 Peterbilt Peterbilt
- Report received
- Dec 14, 1987
- Manufacturer
- Paccar, incorporated
- Potentially affected
- 577vehicles
- 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
Trucks may have been equipped with incorrect rear inner wheel bearings which could damage the bearing axle spindle.
Possible consequence
Premature failure of spindle may occur, which couldresult in wheel and tire separation from the vehicle; steering control may belost and a crash could result.
Remedy
Replace rear bearings and axle spindle as necessary.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 1987 Peterbilt Peterbilt0 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.