1987 PETERBILT 379 Recalls

1987 PETERBILT 379 Recall

Item Affected: SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:HANGER,BRACKET

Date Announced: 07/28/1987

Description of Recall: FRAME BRACKET WHICH SUPPORTS THE REAR OF THE FRONT AXLE SUSPENSION SPRING MAY FAIL.

Conequence: SUSPENSION AND AXLE COULD SEPARATE FROM VEHICLE WHICHCOULD RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL.

Action Need To Fix It: REPLACE STANDARD BRACKET WITH BRACKET INTENDED FOR OFF HIGHWAY SEVERE SERVICE.

Notes: SYSTEM: FRONT AXLE SUSPENSION BRACKET.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: OFF HIGHWAY HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS.