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Safety recall · 89V228000

Suspension: hanger / bracket Peterbilt recall

PACCAR, INCORPORATED reported this recall to NHTSA on December 5, 1989. It covers about 38 vehicles across 6 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
89V228000
Reported
Dec 5, 1989
Vehicles
38
Area
Suspension

The problem

A required weld joining a walking beam bushing spacer to the axle hanger bracket may have been omitted.

The risk

Rear axle could separate from the rear suspension,causing loss of vehicle control which could result in an accident.

The fix

MAKE NECESSARY WELDING CORRECTIONS.

Contacts

System: suspension.Vehicle description: heavy-duty trucks with hendrickson rear suspension.

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 89V228000.
  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
1980 Peterbilt Peterbilt04C
1981 Peterbilt Peterbilt05D
1982 Peterbilt Peterbilt06D
1983 Peterbilt Peterbilt05D
1984 Peterbilt Peterbilt16D
1985 Peterbilt Peterbilt12B

Questions

Is the 89V228000 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 89V228000?

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 89V228000 announced?

PACCAR, INCORPORATED reported it to NHTSA on December 5, 1989. 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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