Peterbilt Peterbilt 1975
Model Peterbilt made in 1975 by Peterbilt got 1 investigation as well as 2 recalls. The car had one investigation (steering). There were some recalls concerningparking brake and service brakes, air.
Model 1975
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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| PARKING BRAKE - DRIVELINE - AIR | ||||||||||||||||
| 77V116000 | PACCAR, INCORPORATED | V (Vehicle) | 207 | 09/07/1977 | MFR | PETERBILT MOTOR COMPANY | 08/03/1977 | 10/12/1979 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | The involved vehicles have 10 degree wedges in the parking brake system, which may not be adequate to hold a loaded vehicle on a steep grade. this deficiency may lead to failure of the parking brakes. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealer will replace the 10 degree wedge with a 12 degree wedge to reduce the chances of parking brake failure. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: trucks equipped with rockwell rda stop master ii wedgebrakes.system: parking brakes; operating wedge.consequences of defect: failure of the parking brakes would allow the vehicleto roll free when left unattended on a steep grade. this could cause seriousinjury and damage to people and property. | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK - CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | ||||||||||||||||
| 78V076000 | PACCAR, INCORPORATED | from 01/01/1975 to 06/01/1976 | V (Vehicle) | 4969 | 05/18/1978 | ODI | PETERBILT MOTOR COMPANY | 04/11/1978 | 10/12/1979 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The wrong operational amplifier was installed in the controller on the involved vehicles. if a certain capacitor in the controller should fail, the brakes on the axle on which the controller is located would fail. the brake warning light which would normally indicate a malfunction, would also be inoperative. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | The dealer will inspect and, if necessary, remove incorrect controller and install a new controller and wiring harness. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: trucks equipped with eaton anti-lock systems.system: service brakes; anti-lock system.consequences of dwefect: loss of braking capability and a vehicle accidentcould result. | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | ||||||
| PE86068 | PETERBILT MOTOR COMPANY | 07/29/1986 | 09/04/1986 | STEER AXLE HUB FAILURE | 86V119000 | |
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