SOME OF THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY DEVELOP CRACKS IN THE FRONT EXTENSION OF THE FRAME RAIL DUE TO DISCREPANCIES
— Recall Campaign #82V047000
SOME OF THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY DEVELOP CRACKS IN THE FRONT EXTENSION OF THE FRAME RAIL DUE TO DISCREPANCIES INVOLVING THE LOCATION OF A WELD STUD. IN THIS CONDITION, THE FRAME EXTENSION COULD SEPARATE.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 800 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
82V047000
| Manufacturer: | PETERBILT MOTOR COMPANY |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | May 12, 1982 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 82V047000 |
| Units affected: | 800 |
- Description:
- SOME OF THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY DEVELOP CRACKS IN THE FRONT EXTENSION OF THE FRAME RAIL DUE TO DISCREPANCIES INVOLVING THE LOCATION OF A WELD STUD. IN THIS CONDITION, THE FRAME EXTENSION COULD SEPARATE.
- Consequeces:
- Corrective action:
- DEALER WILL INSPECT EXISTING FRAME EXTENTIONS AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THEM AT NO COST TO OWNER.
- Notes:
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS.SYSTEM: STRUCTURE; FRAME & MEMBERS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF SEPARATION OCCURS WHILE VEHICLE IS IN OPERATION,LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT COULD OCCUR.