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


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
PARKING BRAKE - DRIVELINE - AIR
77V116000PACCAR, INCORPORATED V (Vehicle)20709/07/1977MFRPETERBILT MOTOR COMPANY08/03/197710/12/1979
Defect SummaryThe 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 SummaryDealer will replace the 10 degree wedge with a 12 degree wedge to reduce the chances of parking brake failure.
NotesVehicle 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
78V076000PACCAR, INCORPORATEDfrom 01/01/1975 to 06/01/1976V (Vehicle)496905/18/1978ODIPETERBILT MOTOR COMPANY04/11/197810/12/1979
Defect SummaryThe 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 SummaryThe dealer will inspect and, if necessary, remove incorrect controller and install a new controller and wiring harness.
NotesVehicle 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 IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
STEERING
PE86068PETERBILT MOTOR COMPANY07/29/198609/04/1986STEER AXLE HUB FAILURE86V119000
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