Vehicle recall 87V116000 · July 28, 1987
1987 Peterbilt 379
Frame bracket which supports the rear of the front axle suspension spring may fail.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Frame bracket which supports the rear of the front axle suspension spring may fail.
- Consequence
- Suspension and axle could separate from vehicle whichcould result in loss of control.
- Remedy
- Replace standard bracket with bracket intended for off highway severe service.
- Notes
- System: front axle suspension bracket.vehicle description: off highway heavy duty trucks.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 87V116000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 28, 1987
- Filed by
- PACCAR, INCORPORATED
- Owner notification
- October 28, 1987
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 200
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Suspension › Front › Springs › Leaf spring assembly › Hanger,bracket
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Peterbilt 379 (1987): 1987
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