Leaf spring assembly: hanger,bracketRecall 87V-116 · 1987 Peterbilt 379
PACCAR, INCORPORATED recall 87V-116 covers 200 1987 Peterbilt 379 for a leaf spring assembly: hanger,bracket problem, reported to NHTSA on July 28, 1987.
Source: NHTSA recall 87V116000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
FRAME BRACKET WHICH SUPPORTS THE REAR OF THE FRONT AXLE SUSPENSION SPRING MAY FAIL.
The risk
SUSPENSION AND AXLE COULD SEPARATE FROM VEHICLE WHICHCOULD RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL.
The fix
REPLACE STANDARD BRACKET WITH BRACKET INTENDED FOR OFF HIGHWAY SEVERE SERVICE.
SYSTEM: FRONT AXLE SUSPENSION BRACKET.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: OFF HIGHWAY HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from November 1, 1986 to July 1, 1987. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.