Peterbilt Peterbilt 1980
Model Peterbilt made in 1980 by Peterbilt got 1 investigation as well as 4 recalls. The car had one investigation (steering). There were some recalls concerningelectrical system and suspension.
Model 1980
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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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | ||||||||||||||||
82V133000 | PACCAR, INCORPORATED | from 03/01/1980 to 05/01/1981 | V (Vehicle) | 557 | 04/11/1983 | MFR | PETERBILT MOTOR COMPANY | 12/28/1982 | 01/17/1983 | |||||||
Defect Summary | On certain vehicles, the air starter valves may become internally damaged during normal operation. this may result in a malfunction of the valve, causing the air starter to self actuate and start the engine of an unattended vehicle. | |||||||||||||||
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Corrective Summary | The dealer will replace the valve with a current production version at no cost to owner. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Vehicle description: trucks equipped with sealco air starters.system: electrical; starter valve.consequences of defect: this condition could occur without prior warning, whilethe vehicle is parked or being serviced and may result in a vehicle accidentand personal injury. | |||||||||||||||
SUSPENSION - REAR - SPRINGS - LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY - HANGER/BRACKET | ||||||||||||||||
86V126000 | PACCAR, INCORPORATED | from 11/01/1974 to 03/01/1985 | V (Vehicle) | 48 | 09/18/1986 | MFR | PETERBILT MOTOR COMPANY | 09/10/1986 | 09/12/1986 | |||||||
Defect Summary | A required weld joining a walking beam bushing spacer to the axle hanger bracket may have been omitted. consequence of defect: rear axle could separate from the rear suspension, causing loss of vehicle control which could result in an accident. | |||||||||||||||
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Corrective Summary | Make necessary welding corrections. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | System: suspension. vehicle description: heavy duty trucks with hendrickson rear suspension. | |||||||||||||||
89V228000 | PACCAR, INCORPORATED | from 11/01/1974 to 11/01/1989 | V (Vehicle) | 38 | 01/19/1990 | MFR | PETERBILT MOTOR COMPANY | 12/05/1989 | 01/02/1990 | |||||||
Defect Summary | A required weld joining a walking beam bushing spacer to the axle hanger bracket may have been omitted. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | Rear axle could separate from the rear suspension,causing loss of vehicle control which could result in an accident. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Make necessary welding corrections. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | System: suspension.vehicle description: heavy-duty trucks with hendrickson rear suspension. | |||||||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||||||
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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 | |
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