Vehicle recall 70V051000 · May 25, 1970

Peterbilt Peterbilt

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Notes: Possibility that rear suspension bracket may be defective.if this conditionexists, could result in rear suspension bracket failure, causing loss ofcontrol of vehicle.(correct by replacing with im- proved bracket forsuspension system.)

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 70V051000
Reported to NHTSA: May 25, 1970
Filed by: PACCAR, INCORPORATED
Vehicles potentially affected: 73
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Suspension › Rear › Springs › Leaf spring assembly › Shackle

Recall 70V051000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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Peterbilt Peterbilt (model year not listed)

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