Peterbilt 1980–1985 Suspension recall
Recalled September 10, 1986 · NHTSA recall 86V126000 · Peterbilt
Remedy
MAKE NECESSARY WELDING CORRECTIONS.
Units
48 units
Description
A REQUIRED WELD JOINING A WALKING BEAM BUSHING SPACER TO THE AXLE HANGER BRACKET MAY HAVE BEEN OMITTED. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: REAR AXLE COULD SEPARATE FROM THE REAR SUSPENSION, CAUSING LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
What to do
MAKE NECESSARY WELDING CORRECTIONS.
Product
Peterbilt PETERBILT
Manufacturer(s)
PETERBILT MOTOR COMPANY
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →