1981 Peterbilt Conventional Series
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1981 Peterbilt Conventional Series. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
1 recall names the 1981 Peterbilt Conventional Series. Newest first.
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.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
All trucks containing an incorrect harness will have the connector rewired to correct the operation of the head lamps.
Every Peterbilt Conventional Series model year
Bars are owner complaints, dots mark years with recalls. Select a year to open its report.