Vehicle recall 77V018000 · February 9, 1977
1976 Peterbilt Peterbilt
The rear axle suspension u-bolts on the involved vehicles may fail.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The rear axle suspension u-bolts on the involved vehicles may fail. Should two or more u-bolts fail, the drive axle(s) can separate from the vehicle chassis.
- Remedy
- The dealer will replace the defective u-bolts, free of charge.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: heavy trucks.system: suspension; u-bolts.consequences of defect: should separation occur, loss of vehicle control and anaccident could result.note: prior to vehicle repair, the u-bolts should be inspected frequently.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 77V018000
- Reported to NHTSA
- February 9, 1977
- Filed by
- PACCAR, INCORPORATED
- Owner notification
- March 22, 1977
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 900
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Suspension › Rear › Springs › Air suspension system
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Peterbilt Peterbilt (1976): 1976
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