Vehicle recall 74V073000 · May 13, 1974

1974 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.truck.possibility that the "u" bolts on the fourspring rear suspension may break at the point where they are bent.should twoor more of these bolts fail, the suspension torque rods will hold axle in placefor an undetermined period of time.however, continued use could result indrive axle separating from the truck chassis.(correct by inspecting andinstalling proper treated "u" bolts).

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 74V073000
Reported to NHTSA: May 13, 1974
Filed by: PACCAR, INCORPORATED
Owner notification: May 7, 1974
Vehicles potentially affected: 4
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Suspension › Multiple axle

Recall 74V073000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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Peterbilt Peterbilt (1974): 1974

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