Peterbilt Recall 77V018000: Suspension, Rear, Springs, Air Suspension System
NHTSA recall 77V018000 · announced February 9, 1977 · filed by Paccar, Incorporated · 900 units affected
The problem
THE REAR AXLE SUSPENSION U-BOLTS ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY FAIL. SHOULD TWO OR MORE U-BOLTS FAIL, THE DRIVE AXLE(S) CAN SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE CHASSIS.
What to do
THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE U-BOLTS, FREE OF CHARGE.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS.SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; U-BOLTS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: SHOULD SEPARATION OCCUR, LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND ANACCIDENT COULD RESULT.NOTE: PRIOR TO VEHICLE REPAIR, THE U-BOLTS SHOULD BE INSPECTED FREQUENTLY.
Vehicles covered by this recall
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.