Vehicle recall 72V195000 · July 27, 1972

1967-1972 Peterbilt Peterbilt

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

Notes: Peterbilt campaign no n/a.coe and conventional TRUCKS.1967 thru 1972.POSSIBILITY that if air leaf suspension, which employs air bag and leaf spring,is not properly adjusted, can result in over-loading one or more spring sets.if overload condition is allowed to exist, could cause leaf spring failure.abroken lower spring leaf, if not replaced, could allow remaining leaves tofail, resulting in loss of vehicle control.(correct by inspecting andmodifying air suspension system.)

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 72V195000
Reported to NHTSA: July 27, 1972
Filed by: PACCAR, INCORPORATED
Owner notification: May 1, 1972
Vehicles potentially affected: 4,873
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Suspension › Rear › Springs › Air suspension system

Recall 72V195000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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Peterbilt Peterbilt (1967-1972): 1972, 1971, 1970, 1969, 1968, 1967

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