Peterbilt Peterbilt 1985

Model Peterbilt made in 1985 by Peterbilt got 1 consumer complain as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference to power train. . There was one recall concerning suspension .

Model 1985

Recalls

CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
SUSPENSION - REAR - SPRINGS - LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY - HANGER/BRACKET
86V126000PACCAR, INCORPORATEDfrom 11/01/1974 to 03/01/1985V (Vehicle)4809/18/1986MFRPETERBILT MOTOR COMPANY09/10/198609/12/1986
Defect SummaryA 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 SummaryMake necessary welding corrections.
NotesSystem: suspension. vehicle description: heavy duty trucks with hendrickson rear suspension.
89V228000PACCAR, INCORPORATEDfrom 11/01/1974 to 11/01/1989V (Vehicle)3801/19/1990MFRPETERBILT MOTOR COMPANY12/05/198901/02/1990
Defect SummaryA required weld joining a walking beam bushing spacer to the axle hanger bracket may have been omitted.
Consequence SummaryRear axle could separate from the rear suspension,causing loss of vehicle control which could result in an accident.
Corrective SummaryMake necessary welding corrections.
NotesSystem: suspension.vehicle description: heavy-duty trucks with hendrickson rear suspension.

Consumer Complaints

Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION
08/26/19951
 Transmission exploded/ fell off, causing accident. (new jersey state police report)

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