Peterbilt Peterbilt 1977
Model Peterbilt made in 1977 by Peterbilt got 1 consumer complain there is 1 investigation as well as 6 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference to engine and engine cooling. . The car had one investigation (steering). There were some recalls concerningservice brakes, air, steering and suspension.
Model 1977
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK - INTERCONNECTING ASSEMBLY(WIRING) | ||||||||||||||||
| 77V142000 | PACCAR, INCORPORATED | V (Vehicle) | 120 | 09/22/1977 | MFR | PETERBILT MOTOR COMPANY | 09/13/1977 | 10/12/1979 | 571 | 121 | ||||||
| Defect Summary | A wiring adapter harness was mistakenly installed on the involved vehicles. this results in deactivation of the wheel anti-lock system on the front steering axle, and consequently fails to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, air brake systems. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealer will remove the wiring adapter harness without charge to owner. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: trucks.system: service brakes; wheel anti-lock wiring adapter harness.consequences of defect: with the anti-lock system inoperative, a panic stopcould cause the front wheels to lock-up, resulting in loss of vehicle controland an accident.note: this defect would prevent the warning light from activating to alert thedriver that the anti-lock system is inoperative. | |||||||||||||||
| 77V147000 | PACCAR, INCORPORATED | V (Vehicle) | 700 | 10/04/1977 | MFR | PETERBILT MOTOR COMPANY | 09/19/1977 | 10/12/1979 | 571 | 121 | ||||||
| Defect Summary | The involved vehicles may fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehical safety standard no. 121, air brake systems. a jumper wire was erroneously installed in the warning unit for the wheel anti-lock wiring system. this defect prevents the warning light from activating in the event of a malfunction in the anti-lock system. | |||||||||||||||
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| Corrective Summary | Dealer will remove the jumper wire from the warning system, without charge to owner. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: trucks.system: electrical; wheel anti-lock warning light.consequences of defect: anti-lock system could become inoperative without thedrivers knowledge. in the event of an emergency stop, wheel lock-up couldcause loss of vehicle control and an accident. | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - DRUM - SHOES/LININGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 77V026000 | PACCAR, INCORPORATED | V (Vehicle) | 35 | 03/09/1977 | MFR | PETERBILT MOTOR COMPANY | 02/18/1977 | 10/12/1979 | 571 | 121 | ||||||
| Defect Summary | The involved vehicles do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, air brake systems. the incorrect brake linings were installed on these vehicles. this could lead to increased stopping distances. | |||||||||||||||
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| Corrective Summary | The dealer will inspect and replace suspect brake linings without charge. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: trucks.system: air brakes; brake lining.consequences of defect: increased stopping distances could result in anaccident. | |||||||||||||||
| STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | ||||||||||||||||
| 79V189000 | PACCAR, INCORPORATED | from 10/01/1976 to 06/01/1978 | V (Vehicle) | 12000 | 11/29/1979 | MFR | PETERBILT MOTOR COMPANY | 08/17/1979 | 10/12/1979 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The involved vehicles were manufactured with a 5/16 inch thick esna self-locking nut installed on the steering gear input shaft pinch bolt. the nut used may not securely fasten the u-joint to the input shaft. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | The u-joint yoke and input shaft will be inspected and the pinch bolt and nut will be replaced with the type currently in production. any other steering components damaged due to the defect will also be replaced. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: trucks.system: steering assembly; steering column coupling.consequences of defect: the nut could loosen and steering could becomeimpaired; loss of vehicle control and an accident could result. | |||||||||||||||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - SPRINGS - LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY - U-BOLT, LEAF SPRING TO AXLE | ||||||||||||||||
| 77V213000 | PACCAR, INCORPORATED | V (Vehicle) | 200 | 03/09/1977 | MFR | PETERBILT MOTOR COMPANY | 11/29/1977 | 10/12/1979 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
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| Corrective Summary | Dealer will inspect and replace u-bolts as found necessary, at no cost to owner. | |||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES | ||||||||||||||||
| 82V034000 | PACCAR, INCORPORATED | from 01/01/1977 to 03/01/1982 | V (Vehicle) | 40 | 06/25/1982 | MFR | PETERBILT MOTOR COMPANY | 04/14/1982 | 04/23/1982 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | It may be possible for the lcf throttle rod bell crank to make contact with the radiator seal. this can result in reduced engine performance and/or throttle return. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealer will modify the driver side radiator seal to eliminate the possibility of interference with the throttle rod bell crank. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: trucks equipped with manual transmission.system: throttle linkages and control; throttle rod bell crank/radiator.consequences of defect: an improper throttle return could result in loss ofvehicle speed control and an accident. | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
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| STEERING | ||||||
| PE86068 | PETERBILT MOTOR COMPANY | 07/29/1986 | 09/04/1986 | STEER AXLE HUB FAILURE | 86V119000 | |
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 06/19/1996 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle fire. (ohio state police report) *dh | |||