Safety Recall NHTSA · 84V125000 Reported October 11, 1984

Wheels:cap:cover:hub

Peterbilt Motor Company · Wheels · 120 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
84V125000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
Wheels
Vehicles Affected
120
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
October 11, 1984

Defect Summary

The aluminum front axle hubs were manufactured with slightly undersized outer bearing bores. (hubs are the structures upon which the wheels and their bearings rotate.) depending on the amount of stress imposed on the hub, a fatigue failure may occur late in the service life of the truck.

Corrective Action

Left and right front hub assembly will be replaced 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 84V125000 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 84V125000

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

What is recall 84V125000?

NHTSA recall 84V125000 was issued by Peterbilt Motor Company on October 11, 1984. It addresses: Wheels:cap:cover:hub. The recall affects approximately 120 vehicles, with the defect involving the Wheels component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Peterbilt Motor Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 84V125000 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.