Recall
Peterbilt Peterbilt — 89V228000
NHTSA ID
89V228000
Make
Peterbilt
Model
Peterbilt
Years Affected
1980
Recall Date
1989-12-05
Component
SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:HANGER/BRACKET
Units Affected
38
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
A REQUIRED WELD JOINING A WALKING BEAM BUSHING SPACER TO THE AXLE HANGER BRACKET MAY HAVE BEEN OMITTED.
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.