Defect Description For Recall
The U Shaped Bolts That Connect The Springs And Spring Spacers To The Front Axle May Not Have Been Installed Properly. This Condition Could Allow The Axle To Shift And Could Degrade The Steering Characteristics Of The Vehicle.
Make Of Vehicle
PETERBILT
Model Of Vehicle
310
Year
1982
Recall Campaign Number
83V023000
Component Description
Suspension:Front:Springs:Leaf Spring Assembly:U-Bolt, Leaf Spring To Axle
Effect Of Defect
Fix Defect
The Dealer Will Inspect And Replace Damaged Nuts Or U Bolts, Or Tighten The Bolts And Nuts To Specifications. It May Be Necessary To Insert Additional Spacers In The Springs.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Paccar, Incorporated
Start Of Manufacture
19820101
End Of Manufacture
19830201
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
100
Date Owners Notified
19830209
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Peterbilt Motor Company
Date Report Received
19830301