PETERBILT MOTOR COMPANY: Safety Recalls in 1978

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by PETERBILT MOTOR COMPANY in 1978. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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March 21, 1978

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

SUSPENSION:SINGLE AXLE:REAR:LEAF SPRING HANGER:BRA

THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH INCORRECT PINCH CLAMP DRAW BOLT DRILLING IN THE SPRING EYE MOUNTING BRACKETS OF THE SINGLE DRIVE SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY. THE PINCH CLAMP DRAW BOLTS COULD BECOME LOOSE AND THE SPRING EYE MOUNTING PIN COULD BACK OUT OF THE MOUNTING BRACKET.

NHTSA ID: 78V058000

Component: SUSPENSION

# of Units Affected: 20

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

DEALER WILL CORRECT THIS DEFECT BY REPLACING THE MOUNTING BRACKETS AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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