Peterbilt Recall 86V126000: Suspension, Rear, Springs, Leaf Spring Assembly, Hanger/bracket

NHTSA recall 86V126000 · announced September 10, 1986 · filed by Paccar, Incorporated · 48 units affected

The problem

A REQUIRED WELD JOINING A WALKING BEAM BUSHING SPACER TO THE AXLE HANGER BRACKET MAY HAVE BEEN OMITTED. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: REAR AXLE COULD SEPARATE FROM THE REAR SUSPENSION, CAUSING LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.

What to do

MAKE NECESSARY WELDING CORRECTIONS.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

SYSTEM: SUSPENSION. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS WITH HENDRICKSON REAR SUSPENSION.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1980 Peterbilt Peterbilt
• 1981 Peterbilt Peterbilt
• 1982 Peterbilt Peterbilt
• 1983 Peterbilt Peterbilt
• 1984 Peterbilt Peterbilt
• 1985 Peterbilt Peterbilt

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