Recall
Peterbilt Peterbilt — 87V189000
NHTSA ID
87V189000
Make
Peterbilt
Model
Peterbilt
Years Affected
1987
Recall Date
1987-12-14
Component
SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE
Units Affected
577
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
TRUCKS MAY HAVE BEEN EQUIPPED WITH INCORRECT REAR INNER WHEEL BEARINGS WHICH COULD DAMAGE THE BEARING AXLE SPINDLE.
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.