Vehicle recall 79V150000 · June 14, 1979

Peterbilt Peterbilt and Swan Swan

Some trucks with 36" or 63" sleeper boxes may have a problem in that the latch mechanism on the sleeper door may not be adjusted to specifications.

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

Summary: Some trucks with 36" or 63" sleeper boxes may have a problem in that the latch mechanism on the sleeper door may not be adjusted to specifications. This misadjustment could allow the door to vibrate, which could cause the latch to become so worn that it may come open, even under minor road vibrations.
Remedy: Dealer will adjust sleeper door latch without charge to owner.
Notes: Vehicle description: heavy trucks.system: structure; door a ssembly, latches & locks.consequences of defect: the door could open unexpectedly during vehicleoperation, and occupants could fall from the vehicle and be seriously injured.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 79V150000
Reported to NHTSA: June 14, 1979
Filed by: PACCAR, INCORPORATED
Owner notification: March 15, 1979
Vehicles potentially affected: 500
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch

Recall 79V150000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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 (1978-1979): 1979, 1978
Swan Swan (1979): 1979

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