Peterbilt Peterbilt 1979
Model Peterbilt made in 1979 by Peterbilt got 2 consumer complains there is 1 investigation as well as 3 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to structure, tires. The car had one investigation (steering). There were some recalls concerningexterior lighting, latches/locks/linkages and vehicle speed control.
Model 1979
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | ||||||||||||||||
| 80V034000 | PACCAR, INCORPORATED | from 03/01/1979 to 10/01/1979 | V (Vehicle) | 9500 | 03/20/1980 | MFR | PETERBILT MOTOR COMPANY | 03/25/1980 | 04/02/1980 | 571 | 108 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Some vehicles contain lenses that fade from amber to clear after exposure to sunlight for prolonged periods of time. this fading does not comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices and associated equipment. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealer will replace defective lenses or owner may pick up replacement lenses from the dealer for self-installation. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: trucks.system: lighting; lamps and reflective devices.consequences of defect: faded lenses produce the wrong color of light and couldmislead other drivers and cause a vehicle accident. | |||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
| 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 | |
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||
| 12/09/1997 | 1 | ||
| Fragments from under carriage broke free and damaged vehicle. | |||
| TIRES - SIDEWALL | |||
| 03/12/2007 | 3 | ||
| Tl*- the contact stated that the 1979 peterbuilt 359 three axle heavy truck sidewalls tires blew out. he had three blow outs while driving at 40-60 mph. the driver's side tire and the passenger's side tire had blow outs. the contact stated that dealership informed him that the sidewall was separating. the tires on the truck were goodyear, kelly amour steel tired, 11r24.5. the contact stated that the current odometer reading was 2,000 miles. the contact stated that as of today had another tire on the truck with a bubble in the sidewall.*ak | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PA | BARKLEYVILLE | POCANO PETERBUILT |