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  NHTSA Recall 89V059000

NHTSA Campaign Id 89V059000; Date: Apr. 7, 1989

Rear suspension bracket could separate from the axleand result in a loss of steering control and an accident.

icon1 Recalled Vehicles:

1988 Peterbilt Peterbilt 1989 Peterbilt Peterbilt

Component: Suspension:multiple Axle

Manufactured by: Paccar, Incorporated

Affected Units:: 983

icon3 Recall Summary:

Trucks may have insufficient weld material attaching rear suspension bracket to the rear axle housing.

icon2 How to Fix:

Reweld rear suspension brackets.

icon4 Recall Notes:

System: rear suspension. Vehicle description: heavy-duty trucks with hendrickson rear suspension.

Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Apr 14, 1989

Also see:

All recalls of Peterbilt vehicles.

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