Vehicle recall 86V126000 · September 10, 1986
1980-1985 Peterbilt Peterbilt
A required weld joining a walking beam bushing spacer to the axle hanger bracket may have been omitted.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- A required weld joining a walking beam bushing spacer to the axle hanger bracket may have been omitted. Consequence of defect: rear axle could separate from the rear suspension, causing loss of vehicle control which could result in an accident.
- Remedy
- Make necessary welding corrections.
- Notes
- System: suspension. Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks with hendrickson rear suspension.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 86V126000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 10, 1986
- Filed by
- PACCAR, INCORPORATED
- Owner notification
- September 18, 1986
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 48
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Suspension › Rear › Springs › Leaf spring assembly › Hanger/bracket
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