Vehicle recall 89V228000 · December 5, 1989
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
- 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
- 89V228000
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 5, 1989
- Filed by
- PACCAR, INCORPORATED
- Owner notification
- January 19, 1990
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 38
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Suspension › Rear › Springs › Leaf spring assembly › Hanger/bracket
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