Peterbilt 1987 Suspension recall
Recalled December 14, 1987 · NHTSA recall 87V189000 · Peterbilt
Hazard
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.
Units
577 units
Description
TRUCKS MAY HAVE BEEN EQUIPPED WITH INCORRECT REAR INNER WHEEL BEARINGS WHICH COULD DAMAGE THE BEARING AXLE SPINDLE.
What to do
REPLACE REAR BEARINGS AND AXLE SPINDLE AS NECESSARY.
Product
Peterbilt PETERBILT
Manufacturer(s)
PACCAR Incorporated
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →