Campaign 89V-131

Steps may not be properly welded

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Defect summary

STEPS MAY NOT BE PROPERLY WELDED.

Consequence

STEP WELDING COULD FAIL AND RESULT IN INJURY TO USER.

Remedy

REPLACE STEPS.

Notes

SYSTEM:STEPS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION:HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 89V131000. Text as published by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered

One product line is covered

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA about structure on these vehicles: 0, of which 0 involved a crash, fire, injury or death. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered by campaign 89V-131
Make	Model	Model years	Complaints on this component
Peterbilt	372	1989	0

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.

Investigation

No NHTSA investigation is linked to this recall

Most recalls are started by the manufacturer. This one lists "Manufacturer" as its origin.

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