Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v batteryRecall 89V-146 · 1987–1989 Peterbilt 377

PACCAR, INCORPORATED recall 89V-146 covers 10,500 1987–1989 Peterbilt 377 for a electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery problem, reported to NHTSA on August 28, 1989.

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Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet
Vehicles affected10,5001 model
ReportedAug 28, 1989Owners notified Sep 8, 1989
Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 89V146000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

BATTERY BOX COVER MOUNTING BRACKET FAILURE COULD ALLOW COVER TO COME LOOSE.

The risk

COVER COULD DETACH FROM TRUCK AND CAUSE AN ACCIDENT.

What to do

The fix

REPAIR MOUNTING BRACKET WELD IN A MANNER TO PREVENT FAILURE.

SYSTEM: BATTERY BOX COVER.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Built from November 1, 1986 to August 1, 1989. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.