Peterbilt Peterbilt 1983

Model Peterbilt made in 1983 by Peterbilt got 5 recalls. There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling, steering and structure.

Peterbilt year 1983

Recalls

Model 1983

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
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - FAN
84V127000	PACCAR, INCORPORATED	from 11/01/1982 to 03/01/1984	V (Vehicle)	8000	03/06/1985	MFR	PETERBILT MOTOR COMPANY	10/11/1984	11/07/1984
Defect Summary	Fan blades may separate from the fan.
Consequence Summary
Corrective Summary	Vehicles will be inspected; cooling fans manufactured by engineered cooling systems will be replaced with fans of another brand.
Notes	Vehicle description: heavy trucks.system: engine and engine cooling; cooling fan.consequences of defect: if a separation were to occur while the engine is inoperation, the fan blade could be thrown outward with enough force to piercethe hood and could cause serious personal injury.
STEERING - LINKAGES - LINK - DRAG - CONNECTION
83V126000	PACCAR, INCORPORATED	from 08/01/1983 to 11/01/1983	V (Vehicle)	557	02/10/1984	MFR	PETERBILT MOTOR COMPANY	12/01/1983	01/12/1984
Defect Summary	The draglink, a part of the steering linkage that transmits turning movements to the wheels, may loosen or fail at one of its connections. this is due to inadequate clamping force of the threaded connection on the vertical ball stud. dimensions of threaded parts may be below specification limits. looseness at the joint accelerates wear on the threads.
Consequence Summary
Corrective Summary	Parts will be inspected and, if found to be outside of specification limits, will be replaced at no charge.
Notes	Vehicle description: heavy trucks; cab behind engine models.system: steering; linkages, draglink.consequences of defect: the ball stud joint may separate, resulting in loss ofsteering. loss of vehicle control and an accident may result.
STRUCTURE
84V160000	PACCAR, INCORPORATED	from 02/01/1983 to 08/01/1984	V (Vehicle)	877		MFR	PETERBILT MOTOR COMPANY	12/20/1984	01/07/1985
Defect Summary	The weld between the grabhandle and mounting plate may fail, causing grabhandle to come off unexpectedly.
Consequence Summary
Corrective Summary	Grabhandle will be replaced with a strengthened version.
Notes	Vehicle description: trucks; cab-over-engine.system: structure; cab extender grabhandle.consequences of defect: failure of the grabhandle may cause a fall that couldresult in 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.
Consequence Summary
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.