Recalls for your 1981 Peterbilt Peterbilt

Recalls for 1981 Peterbilt Peterbilt

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DEFECT #1 - SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:HANGER/BRACKET


Posted on: 1990-01-02
Description
A required weld joining a walking beam bushing spacer to the axle hanger bracket may have been omitted.

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

Corrective Action
Make necessary welding corrections.

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

DEFECT #2 - SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:HANGER/BRACKET


Posted on: 1986-09-12
Description
A required weld joining a walking beam bushing spacer to the axle hanger bracket may have been omitted.  Consequence of defect: rear axle could separate from the rear suspension, causing loss of vehicle control which could result in an accident.

Consequence


Corrective Action
Make necessary welding corrections.

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

DEFECT #3 - STEERING:LINKAGES:LINK:DRAG:CONNECTION


Posted on: 1983-02-04
Description
The drag link, a steering linkage that transmits turning movements to both front wheels, may fail at its connection to the axle steering arm.  The ball stud may have been installed on the drag link incorrectly, subjecting the ball stud shank to abnormal stresses.

Consequence


Corrective Action
The dealer will inspect and replace the ball studs, if necessary, at no cost to owner.

Notes
Vehicle description: heavy trucks.system: steering; steering axle drag link ball stud.consequences of defect: this condition may lead to premature failure of thesteering linkage.  Loss of vehicle control may occur without warning which couldresult in an accident.

DEFECT #4 - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES


Posted on: 1982-04-23
Description
It may be possible for the lcf throttle rod bell crank to make contact with the radiator seal.  This can result in reduced engine performance and/or throttle return.

Consequence


Corrective Action
Dealer will modify the driver side radiator seal to eliminate the possibility of interference with the throttle rod bell crank.

Notes
Vehicle description: trucks equipped with manual transmission.system: throttle linkages and control; throttle rod bell crank/radiator.consequences of defect: an improper throttle return could result in loss ofvehicle speed control and an accident.

DEFECT #5 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR


Posted on: 1983-01-17
Description
On certain vehicles, the air starter valves may become internally damaged during normal operation.  This may result in a malfunction of the valve, causing the air starter to self actuate and start the engine of an unattended vehicle.

Consequence


Corrective Action
The dealer will replace the valve with a current production version at no cost to owner.

Notes
Vehicle description: trucks equipped with sealco air starters.system: electrical; starter valve.consequences of defect: this condition could occur without prior warning, whilethe vehicle is parked or being serviced and may result in a vehicle accidentand personal injury.