Does the 1982 Peterbilt 310 have any recalls?

7 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: unknown or other, vehicle speed control, service brakes, air, suspension, steering. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 1982 Peterbilt 310 recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Peterbilt dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 1982 Peterbilt 310?

0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

1982 Peterbilt 310 recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

7 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1982 Peterbilt 310. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Peterbilt been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Peterbilt dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

1982 Peterbilt 310 recalls, newest first

December 7, 1986NHTSA 86V00300090 vehicles potentially affected

Unknown or other

Summary: Line pressure surges occur when the transmission is in high gear lockup due to a plumbing error. Consequence of defect: line pressure surges could cause bodily harm through erratic fire hose delivery action.
Remedy: Rework plumbing to prevent line pressure surges.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

August 8, 1985NHTSA 85V102000850 vehicles potentially affected

Vehicle speed control

Summary: Possibility that a new throttle rod end was incorporated in the throttle mechanism during manufacturing. This throttle end uses a nylon bearing material. This bearing may deteriorate under certain conditions restricting throttle rod movement. Consequence of defect: the restricting of throttle rod movement causes a loss of throttle control which may result in an accident.
Remedy: Inspection and replacement of all alinabal parts will be made by the manufacturer.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

March 1, 1983NHTSA 83V024000100 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, air › Supply › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Summary: Front axle air brake chamber is attached with a clamp and bolt assembly that may not have been positioned correctly, and may chafe against the front brake hose. Chafing could result in an air leak and loss of air to the front brakes.
Remedy: The dealer will install new fittings on the frame end of front brake hose and replace hoses with a longer part. The fittings will be correctly located and the brake chamber clamp will be positioned correctly.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

March 1, 1983NHTSA 83V023000100 vehicles potentially affected

Suspension › Front › Springs › Leaf spring assembly › U-bolt, leaf spring to axle

Summary: The u shaped bolts that connect the springs and spring spacers to the front axle may not have been installed properly. This condition could allow the axle to shift and could degrade the steering characteristics of the vehicle.
Remedy: The dealer will inspect and replace damaged nuts or u bolts, or tighten the bolts and nuts to specifications. It may be necessary to insert additional spacers in the springs.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

March 1, 1983NHTSA 83V022000100 vehicles potentially affected

Steering › Linkages › Drag › Link › Connection

Summary: Steering components may interfere with each other and could lead to separation of steering linkage. The draglink, a component in the steering linkage that transmits turning movements to the wheels, may have a clamp on the axle end which has been incorrectly positioned on the inboard side of the draglink.
Remedy: Dealer will inspect the front steering for the misplaced clamp and relocate it correcty. If damaged, the draglink will be replaced. Dealer will cor rect the clearance of the suspension radius rods to prevent interference, if necessary.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

March 1, 1983NHTSA 83V021000100 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, air › Supply › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Summary: The rear brakes may not release as quickly as specifications require. Certain trucks were equipped with an incorrect size air brake line installed between the rear brake relay valve and the axle tee fitting. The condition is not in compliance with federal motor vehicle safety standard 121, "air brake systems".
Remedy: The dealer will replace any incorrectly sized hoses with the correct part at no charge.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

September 21, 1982NHTSA 82V09000025 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, air › Supply › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Summary: On certain vehicles improper air hose assembly procedures may have resulted in pieces being left in the hose. These pieces could block the hose and cause a malfunction.
Remedy: Air brake hoses will be inspected and, if defective, will be replaced without charge.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 1982 Peterbilt 310 were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

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Questions

Does the 1982 Peterbilt 310 have any recalls?: 7 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: unknown or other, vehicle speed control, service brakes, air, suspension, steering. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1982 Peterbilt 310 recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Peterbilt dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1982 Peterbilt 310?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.