Vehicle recall 82V047000 · May 12, 1982
1981-1982 Peterbilt 362
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.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- 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.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: trucks.system: structure; frame & members.consequences of defect: if separation occurs while vehicle is in operation,loss of vehicle control and an accident could occur.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 82V047000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 12, 1982
- Filed by
- PACCAR, INCORPORATED
- Owner notification
- December 23, 1982
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 800
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Structure › Frame and members
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Peterbilt 362 (1981-1982): 1982, 1981
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