Vehicle recall 71V180000 · October 13, 1971

1970-1971 Peterbilt Peterbilt

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

Notes: Conventional trucks.possibility that front axle hub may be d efective.failure of front axle hub could result in loss of v ehicle control.(correctby inspecting and replacing hub wher e necessary.)

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 71V180000
Reported to NHTSA: October 13, 1971
Filed by: PACCAR, INCORPORATED
Owner notification: October 7, 1971
Vehicles potentially affected: 118
Initiated by: NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components: Wheels › Hubcap/cover

Recall 71V180000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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Peterbilt Peterbilt (1970-1971): 1971, 1970

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