Vehicle recall 89V131000 · August 4, 1989

1989 Peterbilt 372

Steps may not be properly welded.

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

Summary: Steps may not be properly welded.
Consequence: Step welding could fail and result in injury to user.
Remedy: Replace steps.
Notes: System:steps.vehicle description:heavy duty trucks.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 89V131000
Reported to NHTSA: August 4, 1989
Filed by: PACCAR, INCORPORATED
Owner notification: October 10, 1989
Vehicles potentially affected: 60
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Structure

Recall 89V131000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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Peterbilt 372 (1989): 1989

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