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Safety recall · 84V160000

Structure Peterbilt recall

PACCAR, INCORPORATED reported this recall to NHTSA on December 20, 1984. It covers about 877 vehicles across 2 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
84V160000
Reported
Dec 20, 1984
Vehicles
877
Area
Body, doors & structure

The problem

The weld between the grabhandle and mounting plate may fail, causing grabhandle to come off unexpectedly.

The fix

Grabhandle will be replaced with a strengthened version.

Contacts

Vehicle description: trucks; cab-over-engine.System: structure; cab extender grabhandle.Consequences of defect: failure of the grabhandle may cause a fall that couldresult in personal injury.

What to do

  1. Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Peterbilt dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 84V160000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
1983 Peterbilt Peterbilt05D
1984 Peterbilt Peterbilt16D

Questions

Is the 84V160000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. PACCAR, INCORPORATED's dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 84V160000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 84V160000 announced?

PACCAR, INCORPORATED reported it to NHTSA on December 20, 1984. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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