Suspension › Rear › Springs › Air suspension system
Peterbilt Peterbilt
Reported Feb 9, 1977900 vehicles affectedPACCAR, INCORPORATED
The defect
The rear axle suspension u-bolts on the involved vehicles may fail. Should two or more u-bolts fail, the drive axle(s) can separate from the vehicle chassis.
The remedy
The dealer will replace the defective u-bolts, free of charge.
Vehicle description: heavy trucks.system: suspension; u-bolts.consequences of defect: should separation occur, loss of vehicle control and anaccident could result.note: prior to vehicle repair, the u-bolts should be inspected frequently.