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
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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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. |
Consumer Complaints
Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||
08/26/1995 | 1 | ||
Transmission exploded/ fell off, causing accident. (new jersey state police report) |