Peterbilt Peterbilt 1981

Model Peterbilt made in 1981 by Peterbilt got 1 investigation as well as 5 recalls. The car had one investigation (steering). There were some recalls concerningelectrical system and steering.

Peterbilt year 1981

Recalls
Defect investigations

Model 1981

Recalls

Campaign	Manufacturer	Manufacturing date	Type	# of units affected	Date Owner notified Mfg	Recall Initiated by	Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products	Report Recieved Date	Record Creation Date
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
82V133000	PACCAR, INCORPORATED	from 03/01/1980 to 05/01/1981	V (Vehicle)	557	04/11/1983	MFR	PETERBILT MOTOR COMPANY	12/28/1982	01/17/1983
Defect Summary	On certain vehicles, the air starter valves may become internally damaged during normal operation. this may result in a malfunction of the valve, causing the air starter to self actuate and start the engine of an unattended vehicle.
Consequence Summary
Corrective Summary	The dealer will replace the valve with a current production version at no cost to owner.
Notes	Vehicle description: trucks equipped with sealco air starters.system: electrical; starter valve.consequences of defect: this condition could occur without prior warning, whilethe vehicle is parked or being serviced and may result in a vehicle accidentand personal injury.
STEERING - LINKAGES - LINK - DRAG - CONNECTION
83V002000	PACCAR, INCORPORATED	from 11/01/1981 to 12/01/1982	V (Vehicle)	250	02/16/1983	MFR	PETERBILT MOTOR COMPANY	01/19/1983	02/04/1983
Defect Summary	The drag link, a steering linkage that transmits turning movements to both front wheels, may fail at its connection to the axle steering arm. the ball stud may have been installed on the drag link incorrectly, subjecting the ball stud shank to abnormal stresses.
Consequence Summary
Corrective Summary	The dealer will inspect and replace the ball studs, if necessary, at no cost to owner.
Notes	Vehicle description: heavy trucks.system: steering; steering axle drag link ball stud.consequences of defect: this condition may lead to premature failure of thesteering linkage. loss of vehicle control may occur without warning which couldresult in an accident.
SUSPENSION - REAR - SPRINGS - LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY - HANGER/BRACKET
86V126000	PACCAR, INCORPORATED	from 11/01/1974 to 03/01/1985	V (Vehicle)	48	09/18/1986	MFR	PETERBILT MOTOR COMPANY	09/10/1986	09/12/1986
Defect Summary	A required weld joining a walking beam bushing spacer to the axle hanger bracket may have been omitted. consequence of defect: rear axle could separate from the rear suspension, causing loss of vehicle control which could result in an accident.
Consequence Summary
Corrective Summary	Make necessary welding corrections.
Notes	System: suspension. vehicle description: heavy duty trucks with hendrickson rear suspension.
89V228000	PACCAR, INCORPORATED	from 11/01/1974 to 11/01/1989	V (Vehicle)	38	01/19/1990	MFR	PETERBILT MOTOR COMPANY	12/05/1989	01/02/1990
Defect Summary	A required weld joining a walking beam bushing spacer to the axle hanger bracket may have been omitted.
Consequence Summary	Rear axle could separate from the rear suspension,causing loss of vehicle control which could result in an accident.
Corrective Summary	Make necessary welding corrections.
Notes	System: suspension.vehicle description: heavy-duty trucks with hendrickson rear suspension.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES
82V034000	PACCAR, INCORPORATED	from 01/01/1977 to 03/01/1982	V (Vehicle)	40	06/25/1982	MFR	PETERBILT MOTOR COMPANY	04/14/1982	04/23/1982
Defect Summary	It may be possible for the lcf throttle rod bell crank to make contact with the radiator seal. this can result in reduced engine performance and/or throttle return.
Consequence Summary
Corrective Summary	Dealer will modify the driver side radiator seal to eliminate the possibility of interference with the throttle rod bell crank.
Notes	Vehicle description: trucks equipped with manual transmission.system: throttle linkages and control; throttle rod bell crank/radiator.consequences of defect: an improper throttle return could result in loss ofvehicle speed control and an accident.

Investigations

NHTSA ID	Manufacturer	Date open	Date close	Subject	Recall campaign
STEERING
PE86068	PETERBILT MOTOR COMPANY	07/29/1986	09/04/1986	STEER AXLE HUB FAILURE	86V119000
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