1980 PETERBILT PETERBILT Recalls (4)
- 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.
- Campaign:
- 82V133000 on 01/16/1983
- Component:
- Electrical system:alternator/generator/regulator
- Manufactured:
- 02/29/1980 - 04/30/1981
- Affected:
- 557
- Defect:
- 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.
- Correction:
- 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.
- Campaign:
- 86V126000 on 09/11/1986
- Component:
- Suspension:rear:springs:leaf spring assembly:hanger/bracket
- Manufactured:
- 10/31/1974 - 02/28/1985
- Affected:
- 48
- Defect:
- 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.
- Correction:
- Make necessary welding corrections.
- Notes:
- System: suspension. vehicle description: heavy duty trucks with hendrickson rear suspension.
- Campaign:
- 89V228000 on 01/01/1990
- Component:
- Suspension:rear:springs:leaf spring assembly:hanger/bracket
- Manufactured:
- 10/31/1974 - 10/31/1989
- Affected:
- 38
- Defect:
- 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.
- Correction:
- Make necessary welding corrections.
- Notes:
- System: suspension.vehicle description: heavy-duty trucks with hendrickson rear suspension.
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