Recall
Peterbilt Peterbilt — 89V059000
NHTSA ID
89V059000
Make
Peterbilt
Model
Peterbilt
Years Affected
1988
Recall Date
1989-04-07
Component
SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE
Units Affected
983
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
TRUCKS MAY HAVE INSUFFICIENT WELD MATERIAL ATTACHING REAR SUSPENSION BRACKET TO THE REAR AXLE HOUSING.
Consequence
REAR SUSPENSION BRACKET COULD SEPARATE FROM THE AXLEAND RESULT IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
REWELD REAR SUSPENSION BRACKETS.