Peterbilt Recall 87V189000: Suspension, Multiple Axle
NHTSA recall 87V189000 · announced December 14, 1987 · filed by Paccar, Incorporated · 577 units affected
The problem
TRUCKS MAY HAVE BEEN EQUIPPED WITH INCORRECT REAR INNER WHEEL BEARINGS WHICH COULD DAMAGE THE BEARING AXLE SPINDLE.
The risk
PREMATURE FAILURE OF SPINDLE MAY OCCUR, WHICH COULDRESULT IN WHEEL AND TIRE SEPARATION FROM THE VEHICLE; STEERING CONTROL MAY BELOST AND A CRASH COULD RESULT.
What to do
REPLACE REAR BEARINGS AND AXLE SPINDLE AS NECESSARY.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
Notes
SYSTEM: WHEEL BEARINGSVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS.
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.