Peterbilt Recall 89V228000: Suspension, Rear, Springs, Leaf Spring Assembly, Hanger/bracket

NHTSA recall 89V228000 · announced December 5, 1989 · filed by Paccar, Incorporated · 38 units affected

The problem

A REQUIRED WELD JOINING A WALKING BEAM BUSHING SPACER TO THE AXLE HANGER BRACKET MAY HAVE BEEN OMITTED.

The risk

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.