Peterbilt, Swan 1978–1979 Latches/Locks/Linkages recall
Recalled June 14, 1979 · NHTSA recall 79V150000 · Peterbilt
Remedy
DEALER WILL ADJUST SLEEPER DOOR LATCH WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
Units
500 units
Description
SOME TRUCKS WITH 36" OR 63" SLEEPER BOXES MAY HAVE A PROBLEM IN THAT THE LATCH MECHANISM ON THE SLEEPER DOOR MAY NOT BE ADJUSTED TO SPECIFICATIONS. THIS MISADJUSTMENT COULD ALLOW THE DOOR TO VIBRATE, WHICH COULD CAUSE THE LATCH TO BECOME SO WORN THAT IT MAY COME OPEN, EVEN UNDER MINOR ROAD VIBRATIONS.
What to do
DEALER WILL ADJUST SLEEPER DOOR LATCH WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
Product
Peterbilt PETERBILT · Peterbilt SWAN
Manufacturer(s)
PETERBILT MOTOR COMPANY · PACCAR Incorporated
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →