Safety Recall NHTSA · 78V058000 Reported March 21, 1978

Suspension:single axle:rear:leaf spring hanger:bra

Peterbilt Motor Company · Suspension · 20 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
78V058000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
Suspension
Vehicles Affected
20
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
March 21, 1978

Defect Summary

The involved vehicles may have been manufactured with incorrect pinch clamp draw bolt drilling in the spring eye mounting brackets of the single drive suspension assembly. The pinch clamp draw bolts could become loose and the spring eye mounting pin could back out of the mounting bracket.

Corrective Action

Dealer will correct this defect by replacing the mounting brackets at no charge to owner.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Peterbilt Motor Company dealer and reference recall ID 78V058000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 78V058000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 78V058000?

NHTSA recall 78V058000 was issued by Peterbilt Motor Company on March 21, 1978. It addresses: Suspension:single axle:rear:leaf spring hanger:bra. The recall affects approximately 20 vehicles, with the defect involving the Suspension component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Peterbilt Motor Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 78V058000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.