Recall 89V228000: 1980–1985 Peterbilt Peterbilt

Report received

Dec 5, 1989

Manufacturer

Paccar, incorporated

Potentially affected

38vehicles

Model years

1980–1985

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

A required weld joining a walking beam bushing spacer to the axle hanger bracket may have been omitted.

Possible consequence

Rear axle could separate from the rear suspension,causing loss of vehicle control which could result in an accident.

Remedy

Make necessary welding corrections.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1980 Peterbilt Peterbilt0 complaints
• 1981 Peterbilt Peterbilt0 complaints
• 1982 Peterbilt Peterbilt0 complaints
• 1983 Peterbilt Peterbilt0 complaints
• 1984 Peterbilt Peterbilt1 complaints
• 1985 Peterbilt Peterbilt1 complaints