Recall
Peterbilt Conventional Series — 81V053000
NHTSA ID
81V053000
Make
Peterbilt
Model
Conventional Series
Years Affected
1980
Recall Date
1981-04-20
Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Units Affected
200
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
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.
Affected Vehicles
Peterbilt Conventional Series
Model Years: 1980