Recalls for 1982 Peterbilt Peterbilt

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 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY

Posted on: 1982-06-08
Description
Should an ice blockage occur between the air dryer and the wet tank during extremely cold weather conditions, the pressure between the compressor and the line blockage would build up and could lead to a violent explosion.

Consequence


Corrective Action
A pressure relief provision will be installed at the dryer to prevent pressure build up.

Notes
Vehicle description: trucks equipped with rd-2 air dryers.system: service brakes; air dryer.consequences of defect: should the explosion occur during vehicle operation,loss of vehicle control and an accident could result.

DEFECT #4 - 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 #5 - 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 #6 - SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER

Posted on: 1982-09-10
Description
The seat back adjustment mounting brackets installed on some vehicles may crack.  This may lead to separation of the seat frame from the seat back.

Consequence


Corrective Action
Dealer will replace the seat frames without charge to owner.

Notes
Vehicle description: trucks equipped with cruise-air seats.system: interior; seat frame assembly.consequences of defect: personal injury could result, especially if separationoccurs without warning.  Also, the driver could lose control of vehicle and anaccident could result.