Peterbilt 1981–1982 Structure recall
Recalled May 12, 1982 · NHTSA recall 82V047000 · Peterbilt
Remedy
DEALER WILL INSPECT EXISTING FRAME EXTENTIONS AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THEM AT NO COST TO OWNER.
Units
800 units
Description
SOME OF THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY DEVELOP CRACKS IN THE FRONT EXTENSION OF THE FRAME RAIL DUE TO DISCREPANCIES INVOLVING THE LOCATION OF A WELD STUD. IN THIS CONDITION, THE FRAME EXTENSION COULD SEPARATE.
What to do
DEALER WILL INSPECT EXISTING FRAME EXTENTIONS AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THEM AT NO COST TO OWNER.
Product
Peterbilt 362
Manufacturer(s)
PETERBILT MOTOR COMPANY
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →