Peterbilt · Canada · High
Peterbilt Conventional, C.O.E.: Not Entered
Affects Peterbilt Conventional, C.O.E. · 1975–1976 — about 148 vehicles.
The hazard
SOME VEHICLES WERE PRODUCED AND SOLD WITH INCORRECT LENGTH DRIVE WHEEL STUDS THAT WERE USED IN COMBINATION WITH STEEL WHEELS. THIS CONDITION CAUSES INNER DRIVE WHEEL LOOSENESS AND EVENTUAL STUD FAILURE WHICH COULD ALLOW THE DRIVE WHEELS TO SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE WITHOUT WARNING AND MAY LEAD TO A VEHICLE CRASH.
What to do
Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational