Vehicle recall 82V082000 · August 25, 1982

1982 Peterbilt Peterbilt

The seat back adjustment mounting brackets installed on some vehicles may crack.

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

Summary: The seat back adjustment mounting brackets installed on some vehicles may crack. This may lead to separation of the seat frame from the seat back.
Remedy: Dealer will replace the seat frames without charge to owner.
Notes: Vehicle description: trucks equipped with cruise-air seats.system: interior; seat frame assembly.consequences of defect: personal injury could result, especially if separationoccurs without warning. Also, the driver could lose control of vehicle and anaccident could result.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 82V082000
Reported to NHTSA: August 25, 1982
Filed by: PACCAR, INCORPORATED
Owner notification: December 10, 1982
Vehicles potentially affected: 5,000
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Seats › Front assembly › Recliner

Recall 82V082000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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Peterbilt Peterbilt (1982): 1982

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