NHTSA Recall 86V126000
Filed by PETERBILT MOTOR COMPANY. Component: Suspension. Reported 1986-09-10. An estimated 48 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
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 the manufacturer will do
MAKE NECESSARY WELDING CORRECTIONS.
Notes
SYSTEM: SUSPENSION. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS WITH HENDRICKSON REAR SUSPENSION.
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