PACCAR Incorporated: Safety Recalls in 1986

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 5 safety recalls made by PACCAR Incorporated in 1986. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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December 7, 1986

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:FUSE AND RECEPTICLE:CIRCUIT BREA

THE CIRCUIT BREAKERS MAY FAIL AND ALLOW THE CIRCUIT TO OVERHEAT. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: A FIRE COULD OCCUR AS A RESULT OF THE CIRCUIT BREAKER FAILURE.

NHTSA ID: 86V004000

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

# of Units Affected: 5,000

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

REMOVE CIRCUIT BREAKERS AND REPLACE WITH FUSES.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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December 7, 1986

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

EQUIPMENT:WATER PUMP:FIRE TRUCK

LINE PRESSURE SURGES OCCUR WHEN THE TRANSMISSION IS IN HIGH GEAR LOCKUP DUE TO A PLUMBING ERROR. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: LINE PRESSURE SURGES COULD CAUSE BODILY HARM THROUGH ERRATIC FIRE HOSE DELIVERY ACTION.

NHTSA ID: 86V003000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 90

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

REWORK PLUMBING TO PREVENT LINE PRESSURE SURGES.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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September 10, 1986

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:HARNESS:REAR COMPARTMENT

THE CIRCUIT WIRE FOR THE TRAILER STOP LIGHT MAY NOT BE CONNECTED TO THE OUTPUT TERMINAL OF EITHER THE TRACTOR SPRING BRAKE STOP LIGHT SWITCH OR THE SERVICE BRAKE STOP LIGHT SWITCH. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: TRAILER STOP LIGHTS WILL NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED. THE TRUCK BRAKE WARNING SIGNAL TO OTHER HIGHWAY VEHICLES WOULD NOT BE PRESENT, CREATING A POSSIBILITY FOR AN ACCIDENT.

NHTSA ID: 86V127000

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

# of Units Affected: 312

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

REWORK WIRING FOR PROPER CONNECTION.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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August 26, 1986

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

SUSPENSION:I-BEAM:SOLID:FRONT HUB

FRONT ALUMINUM STEERING AXLE HUBS WERE INCORRECTLY HEATED DURING STUD AND BEARING CUP PRESSING OPERATIONS. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: DUE TO THE INCORRECT HEAT TREATMENT THE HUBS MAY CRACK AND FAIL UNDER CERTAIN OPERATING CONDITIONS. FAILURE COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF WHEEL AND VEHICLE CRASH.

NHTSA ID: 86V119000

Component: SUSPENSION

# of Units Affected: 4,300

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

ALL RECALLED HUBS WILL BE INSPECTED AND TESTED FOR HARDNESS SPECIFICATIONS. IF THEY FAIL TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS, THEY WILL BE REPLACED.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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April 2, 1986

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

SUSPENSION:I-BEAM:SOLID:FRONT LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY

FRONT AXLE SPRINGS MAY CRACK IN THE SPRING EYE AREA. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: SPRING COULD BECOME DETACHED SEVERELY LIMITING VEHICLE CONTROL WHICH MAY LEAD TO AN ACCIDENT.

NHTSA ID: 86V051000

Component: SUSPENSION

# of Units Affected: 73

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

REPLACE TOP SPRING LEAF.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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