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Recall campaign81V053000

Recall 81V053000: 1978–1981 Peterbilt Conventional Series

Exterior lighting › Headlights
Report received
Apr 20, 1981
Manufacturer
Paccar, incorporated
Potentially affected
200vehicles
Model years
1978–1981

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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 model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.