1981 Peterbilt CONVENTIONAL SERIES recalls

NHTSA lists 1 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

Exterior lighting: Headlights04/20/198181V053000

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.

Remedy

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

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS.SYSTEM: LIGHTING; RECTANGULAR HEAD LAMPS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: VISION OF OTHER DRIVERS MAY BE IMPAIRED BY EXCESSIVELYBRIGHT LIGHTS DURING LOW BEAM OPERATION. THIS CAN LEAD TO LOSS OF CONTROL ANDAN ACCIDENT.

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