Peterbilt Peterbilt 1978

Model Peterbilt made in 1978 by Peterbilt got 1 investigation as well as 4 recalls. The car had one investigation (steering). There were some recalls concerninglatches/locks/linkages and steering.

Peterbilt year 1978

Recalls
Defect investigations

Model 1978

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
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - DOORS - LATCH
79V150000	PACCAR, INCORPORATED	from 05/01/1978 to 04/01/1979	V (Vehicle)	500	03/15/1979	MFR	PETERBILT MOTOR COMPANY	06/14/1979	10/12/1979
Defect Summary	Some trucks with 36 or 63 sleeper boxes may have a problem in that the latch mechanism on the sleeper door may not be adjusted to specifications. this misadjustment could allow the door to vibrate, which could cause the latch to become so worn that it may come open, even under minor road vibrations.
Consequence Summary
Corrective Summary	Dealer will adjust sleeper door latch without charge to owner.
Notes	Vehicle description: heavy trucks.system: structure; door a ssembly, latches & locks.consequences of defect: the door could open unexpectedly during vehicleoperation, and occupants could fall from the vehicle and be seriously injured.
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 - REAR - SPRINGS - LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY - HANGER/BRACKET
78V058000	PACCAR, INCORPORATED	from 12/01/1977 to 03/01/1978	V (Vehicle)	20	04/11/1978	MFR	PETERBILT MOTOR COMPANY	03/21/1978	10/12/1979
Defect Summary	The involved vehicles may have been manufactured with incorrect pinch clamp draw bolt drilling in the spring eye mounting brackets of the single drive suspension assembly. the pinch clamp draw bolts could become loose and the spring eye mounting pin could back out of the mounting bracket.
Consequence Summary
Corrective Summary	Dealer will correct this defect by replacing the mounting brackets at no charge to owner.
Notes	Vehicle description: heavy trucks.system: suspension; spring eye.consequences of defect: this condition would cause the rear suspension toseparate from the truck chassis without prior warning and an accident couldresult.
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
STEERING
PE86068	PETERBILT MOTOR COMPANY	07/29/1986	09/04/1986	STEER AXLE HUB FAILURE	86V119000
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