Peterbilt Peterbilt 1982

Model Peterbilt made in 1982 by Peterbilt got 6 recalls. There were some recalls concerningseats, service brakes, air and steering.

Peterbilt year 1982

Recalls

Model 1982

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
SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - RECLINER
82V082000	PACCAR, INCORPORATED	from 11/01/1981 to 08/01/1982	V (Vehicle)	5000	12/10/1982	MFR	PETERBILT MOTOR COMPANY	08/25/1982	09/10/1982
Defect Summary	The seat back adjustment mounting brackets installed on some vehicles may crack. this may lead to separation of the seat frame from the seat back.
Consequence Summary
Corrective Summary	Dealer will replace the seat frames without charge to owner.
Notes	Vehicle description: trucks equipped with cruise-air seats.system: interior; seat frame assembly.consequences of defect: personal injury could result, especially if separationoccurs without warning. also, the driver could lose control of vehicle and anaccident could result.
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - SUPPLY
82V056000	PACCAR, INCORPORATED	from 10/01/1981 to 10/01/1981	V (Vehicle)	12	03/02/1982	MFR	PETERBILT MOTOR COMPANY	06/01/1982	06/08/1982
Defect Summary	Should an ice blockage occur between the air dryer and the wet tank during extremely cold weather conditions, the pressure between the compressor and the line blockage would build up and could lead to a violent explosion.
Consequence Summary
Corrective Summary	A pressure relief provision will be installed at the dryer to prevent pressure build up.
Notes	Vehicle description: trucks equipped with rd-2 air dryers.system: service brakes; air dryer.consequences of defect: should the explosion occur during vehicle operation,loss of vehicle control and an accident could result.
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.