Recall 81V053000: 1978–1981 Peterbilt Conventional Series
- 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.
- 1978 Peterbilt Conventional Series0 complaints
- 1979 Peterbilt Conventional Series0 complaints
- 1980 Peterbilt Conventional Series0 complaints
- 1981 Peterbilt Conventional Series0 complaints
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.