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NHTSARecalled Jan 18, 1979 · #79V030000

SUSPENSION:TANDEM AXLE:REAR

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

SOME OF THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY HAVE AN INSUFFICIENT WELD FILLET SIZE ON THE REAR AXLE SUSPENSION PERCHES WHICH MAY CREATE A CONDITION WHEREBY THE PERCHES COULD BREAK OFF.

Product details

Product
SUSPENSION:TANDEM AXLE:REAR
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
PACCAR Incorporated
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND REWELD THOSE AXLE PERCHES WITH INSUFFICIENT WELDS, SO THAT WELD MATERIAL EXTENDS COMPLETELY TO THE EDGE OF THE PERCH. THIS WILL BE DONE AT NO COST TO OWNER.

View the official CPSC notice