1979 PETERBILT PETERBILT Recalls (3)
- Campaign:
- 79V150000 on 10/11/1979
- Component:
- Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
- Manufactured:
- 04/30/1978 - 03/31/1979
- Affected:
- 500
- Defect:
- Some trucks with 36" or 63" sleeper boxes may have a problem in that the latch mechanism on the sleeper door may not be adjusted to specifications. this misadjustment could allow the door to vibrate, which could cause the latch to become so worn that it may come open, even under minor road vibrations.
- Correction:
- Dealer will adjust sleeper door latch without charge to owner.
- Notes:
- Vehicle description: heavy trucks.system: structure; door a ssembly, latches & locks.consequences of defect: the door could open unexpectedly during vehicleoperation, and occupants could fall from the vehicle and be seriously injured.
- Campaign:
- 80V034000 on 04/01/1980
- Component:
- Exterior lighting
- Manufactured:
- 02/28/1979 - 09/30/1979
- Affected:
- 9,500
- Defect:
- Some vehicles contain lenses that fade from amber to clear after exposure to sunlight for prolonged periods of time. this fading does not comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices and associated equipment".
- Correction:
- Dealer will replace defective lenses or owner may pick up replacement lenses from the dealer for self-installation.
- Notes:
- Vehicle description: trucks.system: lighting; lamps and reflective devices.consequences of defect: faded lenses produce the wrong color of light and couldmislead other drivers and cause a vehicle accident.
- Campaign:
- 82V034000 on 04/22/1982
- Component:
- Vehicle speed control:linkages
- Manufactured:
- 12/31/1976 - 02/28/1982
- Affected:
- 40
- Defect:
- 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.
- Correction:
- 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.
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