1982 Peterbilt Peterbilt
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1982 Peterbilt Peterbilt. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
6 recalls name the 1982 Peterbilt Peterbilt. Newest first.
A required weld joining a walking beam bushing spacer to the axle hanger bracket may have been omitted.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Rear axle could separate from the rear suspension,causing loss of vehicle control which could result in an accident.
Remedy
Make necessary welding corrections.
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…
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.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
The dealer will inspect and replace the ball studs, if necessary, at no cost to owner.
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.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
Dealer will replace the seat frames without charge to owner.
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.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
A pressure relief provision will be installed at the dryer to prevent pressure build up.
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.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
Dealer will modify the driver side radiator seal to eliminate the possibility of interference with the throttle rod bell crank.
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