Peterbilt Peterbilt 1989
Model Peterbilt made in 1989 by Peterbilt got 2 consumer complains as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to service brakes, hydraulic and wheels. There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline and suspension.
Model 1989
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | ||||||||||||||||
| 89V187000 | PACCAR, INCORPORATED | from 08/01/1988 to 01/01/1989 | V (Vehicle) | 19 | MFR | PACCAR INCORPORATED | 10/27/1989 | 11/01/1989 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Fuel pumps may have a loose rack fastener that could allow the bolt to come out of the rack. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This would affect operator control of engine speed andengine shutdown capability which could result in an accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Retighten fastener to specified torque and use self locking nut. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: engine / fuel pump.vehicle category: multi-purpose passenger vehicle. | |||||||||||||||
| SUSPENSION - MULTIPLE AXLE | ||||||||||||||||
| 89V059000 | PACCAR, INCORPORATED | from 04/01/1988 to 01/01/1989 | V (Vehicle) | 983 | 04/14/1989 | MFR | PACCAR INCORPORATED | 04/07/1989 | 04/25/1989 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Trucks may have insufficient weld material attaching rear suspension bracket to the rear axle housing. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Rear suspension bracket could separate from the axleand result in a loss of steering control and an accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Reweld rear suspension brackets. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: rear suspension.vehicle description: heavy-duty trucks with hendrickson rear suspension. | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 02/16/1996 | 6 | ||
| Brakes failed, causing accident. (ohio state police report)*sd | |||
| WHEELS | |||
| 11/18/1994 | 8 | ||
| Right rear wheel came off truck and metal from wheel struck hood of another vehicle. (new jersey state police accident report). *ak | |||