Does the 1981 Peterbilt 362 have any recalls?

4 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: seat belts, structure, equipment, visibility. 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 1981 Peterbilt 362 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 1981 Peterbilt 362?

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

1981 Peterbilt 362 recalls

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

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

For the 1981 Peterbilt 362. 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.

1981 Peterbilt 362 recalls, newest first

December 23, 1992NHTSA 92V1860006,300 vehicles potentially affected

Seat belts › Front › Anchorage

Summary: Single thickness tether safety belts can break under the stresses created during a vehicle crash. The safety belts do not comply with FMVSS 207 and 210.
Consequence: Broken safety belts do not provide adequate protectionfor seat occupants in the event of a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Replace single thickness tether safety belts with double thickness tether belts.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

May 12, 1982NHTSA 82V047000800 vehicles potentially affected

Structure › Frame and members

Summary: Some of the involved vehicles may develop cracks in the front extension of the frame rail due to discrepancies involving the location of a weld stud. In this condition, the frame extension could separate.
Remedy: Dealer will inspect existing frame extentions and, if necessary, replace them at no cost to owner.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

March 2, 1982NHTSA 82V0200002,000 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment › Electrical

Summary: A possibility exists that if the cigarette lighter is depressed, engaging the heating element, lighter may not automatically "pop out" or disengage. As a result, the heating element may continue to heat to higher than normal temperatures.
Remedy: Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the lighter without charge.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

April 20, 1981NHTSA 81V054000400 vehicles potentially affected

Visibility › Windshield

Summary: Some vehicles may have been manufactured with a windshield mask having too large an opening which was not angled correctly. The top of the windshield could come out of the rubber molding, allowing the windshield glass to shift back approximately one inch.
Remedy: All involved vehicles will have the mask reformed and a bracket will be added to ensure the retention of the windshield.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 1981 Peterbilt 362 were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

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Questions

Does the 1981 Peterbilt 362 have any recalls?: 4 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: seat belts, structure, equipment, visibility. 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 1981 Peterbilt 362 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 1981 Peterbilt 362?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.