NHTSA Recall 84V160000
Filed by PETERBILT MOTOR COMPANY. Component: Structure. Reported 1984-12-20. An estimated 877 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
THE WELD BETWEEN THE GRABHANDLE AND MOUNTING PLATE MAY FAIL, CAUSING GRABHANDLE TO COME OFF UNEXPECTEDLY.
What the manufacturer will do
GRABHANDLE WILL BE REPLACED WITH A STRENGTHENED VERSION.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS; CAB-OVER-ENGINE.SYSTEM: STRUCTURE; CAB EXTENDER GRABHANDLE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: FAILURE OF THE GRABHANDLE MAY CAUSE A FALL THAT COULDRESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
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