Suspension: multiple axleRecall 74V-063 · Peterbilt vehicles
PACCAR, INCORPORATED recall 74V-063 covers 105 Peterbilt vehicles for a suspension: multiple axle problem, reported to NHTSA on April 25, 1974.
Source: NHTSA recall 74V063000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
The fix
The remedy has not been described yet.
PETERBILT CAMPAIGN NO N/A.C.O.E.AND CONVENTIAL TRUCKS.POSSIBILITY THEREAR SUSPENSION "U" BOLTS MAY BREAK AT THE POINT WHERE THEY ARE BENT.THESEBOLTS ARE PART OF THE REAR AIR LEAF SUSPENSION, AND IF TWO OR MORE FAIL,VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR AS A RESULT OF THE DRIVE AXLE SEPARATING FROM THETRUCK CHASSIS.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND REPLACING "U" BOLTS WHERE NECESSARY).
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.