Peterbilt Conventional 1974

Model Conventional made in 1974 by Peterbilt got 4 recalls. There were some recalls concerningservice brakes, air, service brakes, hydraulic and steering.

Model 1974

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - SUPPLY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
74V025000PACCAR, INCORPORATED V (Vehicle)47102/06/1974MFRPETERBILT MOTOR COMPANY02/08/197410/12/1979
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NotesPaccar campaign no 12-73f.coe and conventional trucks.possibility that theair hose located in back of the dashboard may leak at the fittings or possiblyseparate from the fittings.if this condition exists it will cause a loss ofair pressure and immediate brake lock-up will occur, and vehicle crash mayresult due to loss of control.(correct by inspecting and replacing air hosewhere necessary).
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM - DRUM
75V031000PACCAR, INCORPORATED V (Vehicle)1901/31/1974MFRPETERBILT MOTOR COMPANY02/14/197510/12/1979
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NotesPaccar campaign no 1-75a.coe and paccar, incorporated conventional trucks.possibilty that incorrect brake drums were installed on the rear axles.ifthis conditon exists, it could lead to wheel hub failure.(correct byinspecting and replacing brake drums where necessary).
STEERING - LINKAGES
74V014000PACCAR, INCORPORATED V (Vehicle)29601/18/1974MFRPETERBILT MOTOR COMPANY01/22/197410/12/1979
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NotesPaccar campaign no 12-73-c.coe and conventional trucks.possibility that theincorrect height slotted nut was installed on the front steering arm axle.ifthis condition exists, it is possible that the nut can loosen on the ball stud.this could result in loose steering, and loss of steering control.(correctby inspecting and replacing with proper height nut).
SUSPENSION - MULTIPLE AXLE
74V063000PACCAR, INCORPORATED V (Vehicle)10501/22/1974MFRPETERBILT MOTOR COMPANY04/25/197410/12/1979
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NotesPeterbilt campaign no n/a.c.o.e.and convential trucks.possibility therear suspension u bolts may break at the point where they are bent.thesebolts are part of the rear air leaf suspension, and if two or more fail,vehicle crash could occur as a result of the drive axle separating from thetruck chassis.(correct by inspecting and replacing u bolts where necessary).