Peterbilt Recall 72V195000: Suspension, Rear, Springs, Air Suspension System

NHTSA recall 72V195000 · announced July 27, 1972 · filed by Paccar, Incorporated · 4,873 units affected

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

PETERBILT CAMPAIGN NO N/A.COE AND CONVENTIONAL TRUCKS.1967 THRU 1972.POSSIBILITY THAT IF AIR LEAF SUSPENSION, WHICH EMPLOYS AIR BAG AND LEAF SPRING,IS NOT PROPERLY ADJUSTED, CAN RESULT IN OVER-LOADING ONE OR MORE SPRING SETS.IF OVERLOAD CONDITION IS ALLOWED TO EXIST, COULD CAUSE LEAF SPRING FAILURE.ABROKEN LOWER SPRING LEAF, IF NOT REPLACED, COULD ALLOW REMAINING LEAVES TOFAIL, RESULTING IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING ANDMODIFYING AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM.)

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1967 Peterbilt Peterbilt
• 1968 Peterbilt Peterbilt
• 1969 Peterbilt Peterbilt
• 1970 Peterbilt Peterbilt
• 1971 Peterbilt Peterbilt
• 1972 Peterbilt Peterbilt

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.