PETERBILT MOTOR COMPANY: Safety Recalls in 1981

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 2 safety recalls made by PETERBILT MOTOR COMPANY in 1981. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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April 20, 1981

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

VISUAL SYSTEMS:GLASS:WINDSHIELD

SOME VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH A WINDSHIELD MASK HAVING TOO LARGE AN OPENING WHICH WAS NOT ANGLED CORRECTLY. THE TOP OF THE WINDSHIELD COULD COME OUT OF THE RUBBER MOLDING, ALLOWING THE WINDSHIELD GLASS TO SHIFT BACK APPROXIMATELY ONE INCH.

NHTSA ID: 81V054000

Component: VISIBILITY

# of Units Affected: 400

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

ALL INVOLVED VEHICLES WILL HAVE THE MASK REFORMED AND A BRACKET WILL BE ADDED TO ENSURE THE RETENTION OF THE WINDSHIELD.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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April 20, 1981

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

LIGHTING:LAMP OR SOCKET:HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER

ON SOME VEHICLES, THE RECTANGULAR HEAD LAMPS ARE WIRED INCORRECTLY, WHICH FAILS TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THE AFFECTED VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH FOUR HEAD LIGHTS.

NHTSA ID: 81V053000

Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING

# of Units Affected: 200

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

ALL TRUCKS CONTAINING AN INCORRECT HARNESS WILL HAVE THE CONNECTOR REWIRED TO CORRECT THE OPERATION OF THE HEAD LAMPS.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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