Peterbilt Conventional Series (1978-1981): Exterior lighting
Recall 81V053000 · Apr 20, 1981 · Paccar, Incorporated
200
vehicles affected
200
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 81V053000
- Date
- Apr 20, 1981
- Maker
- Paccar, Incorporated
- Units affected
- 200
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Exterior lighting > Headlights
- Model years
- 1978-1981
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Other or not stated
What is wrong
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.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
ALL TRUCKS CONTAINING AN INCORRECT HARNESS WILL HAVE THE CONNECTOR REWIRED TO CORRECT THE OPERATION OF THE HEAD LAMPS.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 4 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Peterbilt | Conventional Series | 1978-1981 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 81V053000?
1 model: Peterbilt Conventional Series (1978-1981), about 200 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 81V053000?
ALL TRUCKS CONTAINING AN INCORRECT HARNESS WILL HAVE THE CONNECTOR REWIRED TO CORRECT THE OPERATION OF THE HEAD LAMPS.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.