Peterbilt 379 1987

Model 379 made in 1987 by Peterbilt got 2 recalls as well as 1 service bulletin. Technical service bulletines regarding service brakes, air. There were some recalls concerningsuspension and visibility.

Model 1987

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
SUSPENSION - FRONT - SPRINGS - LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY - HANGER,BRACKET
87V116000PACCAR, INCORPORATEDfrom 11/01/1986 to 07/01/1987V (Vehicle)20010/28/1987MFRPACCAR INCORPORATED07/28/198708/06/1987
Defect SummaryFrame bracket which supports the rear of the front axle suspension spring may fail.
Consequence SummarySuspension and axle could separate from vehicle whichcould result in loss of control.
Corrective SummaryReplace standard bracket with bracket intended for off highway severe service.
NotesSystem: front axle suspension bracket.vehicle description: off highway heavy duty trucks.
VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - LINKAGES
88V047000PACCAR, INCORPORATEDfrom 09/01/1986 to 12/01/1987V (Vehicle)1230005/20/1988MFRPACCAR INCORPORATED04/01/198804/11/1988
Defect SummaryThe windshield wiper drive linkage could lockup and cause wipers to stop.
Consequence SummaryThis condition could impair the drivers vision and avehicle crash may result.
Corrective SummaryThe windshield wiper drive linkage will be replaced on all vehicles.
NotesSystem: windshield wiper/linkage.vehicle description: trucks

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - DISC
60404/07/200410007008Air disc brakes for model 379-family vehicles. peterbilt. *tt05/21/2004