Safety defect investigations, technical specifications, and manufacturer repair notices for Canadian owners.
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Safety recall notices and repair campaigns registered for the 1983 Peterbilt Conventional in Canada.
ENGINE COOLING FANS MAY BE SUSCEPTIBLE TO BLADE SEPARATION. IF THIS CONDITION SHOULD OCCUR WHILE THE COOLING FAN IS IN OPERATION, THE FAN BLADE COULD BE THROWN OUTWARD WITH SUFFICIENT FORCE TO POTENTIALLY PIERCE THE HOOD AND CAUSE SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY.
A failure of this component (not entered) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).
THE CLAMPING FORCE ON THE THREADED CONNECTION OF THE DRAGLINK MAY BE BELOW SPECIFICATION. THIS MAY LEAD TO A LOOSENING OF THE THREADED JOINT CAUSING WEAR OF THE THREAD, WHICH COULD RESULT IN SEPARATION OF THE JOINT. THIS COULD CAUSE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
A failure of this component (not entered) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).
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