Structure

Peterbilt Peterbilt

Reported Dec 20, 1984877 vehicles affectedPACCAR, INCORPORATEDBuilt Feb 1, 1983 – Aug 1, 1984

The defect

The weld between the grabhandle and mounting plate may fail, causing grabhandle to come off unexpectedly.

The remedy

Grabhandle will be replaced with a strengthened version.

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Vehicles in this recall

Peterbilt Peterbilt

1983 1984

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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