Recall
Peterbilt 379 — 87V116000
NHTSA ID
87V116000
Make
Peterbilt
Model
379
Years Affected
1987
Recall Date
1987-07-28
Component
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:HANGER,BRACKET
Units Affected
200
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
FRAME BRACKET WHICH SUPPORTS THE REAR OF THE FRONT AXLE SUSPENSION SPRING MAY FAIL.
Consequence
SUSPENSION AND AXLE COULD SEPARATE FROM VEHICLE WHICHCOULD RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL.
Remedy
REPLACE STANDARD BRACKET WITH BRACKET INTENDED FOR OFF HIGHWAY SEVERE SERVICE.