1983 Peterbilt Peterbilt
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1983 Peterbilt Peterbilt. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
5 recalls name the 1983 Peterbilt Peterbilt. Newest first.
A required weld joining a walking beam bushing spacer to the axle hanger bracket may have been omitted.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Rear axle could separate from the rear suspension,causing loss of vehicle control which could result in an accident.
Remedy
Make necessary welding corrections.
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…
The weld between the grabhandle and mounting plate may fail, causing grabhandle to come off unexpectedly.
Fan blades may separate from the fan.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
Vehicles will be inspected; cooling fans manufactured by engineered cooling systems will be replaced with fans of another brand.
The draglink, a part of the steering linkage that transmits turning movements to the wheels, may loosen or fail at one of its connections. This IS due to inadequate clamping force of the threaded connection on the vertical ball stud. Dimensions of threaded parts may be below specification limits. Looseness at the joint accelerates wear on the threads.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
Parts will be inspected and, if found to be outside of specification limits, will be replaced at no charge.
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