Peterbilt Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #81V053000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 81V053000 by Peterbilt Motor Company. Includes 200 affected units, LIGHTING:LAMP OR SOCKET:HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER, component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect 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.

Corrective Action

All trucks containing an incorrect harness will have the connector rewired to correct the operation of the head lamps.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 81V053000
Report Received Date: 1981-04-20T00:00:00
Subject: Lighting:lamp or socket:high/low beam dimmer
Component: Exterior Lighting
Potentially Affected Units: 200

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect 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.
Consequence Summary: N/A
Corrective Action: All trucks containing an incorrect harness will have the connector rewired to correct the operation of the head lamps.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

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NHTSA ID: 81V053000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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