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NHTSA recall 77V213000

Suspension › Front › Springs › Leaf spring assembly › U-bolt, leaf spring to axle

Peterbilt Peterbilt

Reported Nov 29, 1977200 vehicles affectedPACCAR, INCORPORATED

The defect

The involved vehicles were assembled with front axle u-bolts which were fabricated from defective raw material and could crack. This could lead to failure of the u-bolts and separation of the steering axle from the truck chassis.

The remedy

Dealer will inspect and replace u-bolts as found necessary, at no cost to owner.

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Vehicles in this recall

Peterbilt Peterbilt
1977

Notes

Vehicle description: heavy truck-tractors.system: suspension; front axle u-bolts.consequences of defect: steering axle separation could result in loss ofvehicle control and an accident.note: u-bolts should be inspected and, if any broken bolts are discovered,vehicle should not be driven.