1981 Peterbilt 362 recalls

NHTSA lists 4 model-level recall records for this year, make, and model. These records may apply to your vehicle; confirm your specific VIN with NHTSA or the manufacturer.

Recall records

Seat belts: Front: Anchorage12/23/199292V186000

SINGLE THICKNESS TETHER SAFETY BELTS CAN BREAK UNDER THE STRESSES CREATED DURING A VEHICLE CRASH. THE SAFETY BELTS DO NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 207 AND 210.

Consequence

BROKEN SAFETY BELTS DO NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTIONFOR SEAT OCCUPANTS IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy

REPLACE SINGLE THICKNESS TETHER SAFETY BELTS WITH DOUBLE THICKNESS TETHER BELTS.

SYSTEM: SAFETY BELTS; FMVSS 207 AND 210.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS.

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Structure: Frame and members05/12/198282V047000

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.

Remedy

DEALER WILL INSPECT EXISTING FRAME EXTENTIONS AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THEM AT NO COST TO OWNER.

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS.SYSTEM: STRUCTURE; FRAME & MEMBERS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF SEPARATION OCCURS WHILE VEHICLE IS IN OPERATION,LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT COULD OCCUR.

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Visibility: Windshield04/20/198181V054000

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.

Remedy

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

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS.SYSTEM: VISUAL; WINDSHIELD MASK.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS SHIFTING COULD OCCUR SUDDENLY AND DISTRACT DRIVERWHICH COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.

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Equipment: Electrical03/02/198282V020000

A POSSIBILITY EXISTS THAT IF THE CIGARETTE LIGHTER IS DEPRESSED, ENGAGING THE HEATING ELEMENT, LIGHTER MAY NOT AUTOMATICALLY "POP OUT" OR DISENGAGE. AS A RESULT, THE HEATING ELEMENT MAY CONTINUE TO HEAT TO HIGHER THAN NORMAL TEMPERATURES.

Remedy

DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE LIGHTER WITHOUT CHARGE.

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS.SYSTEM: INTERIOR; CIGARETTE LIGHTER.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS COULD CAUSE IGNITION OF MATERIAL ADJACENT TO THELIGHTER, LEADING TO A VEHICLE FIRE AND INJURY TO PASSENGERS.

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