Vehicle recall 82V133000 · December 28, 1982
Kenworth Kenworth and Peterbilt Peterbilt
On certain vehicles, the air starter valves may become internally damaged during normal operation.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain vehicles, the air starter valves may become internally damaged during normal operation. This may result in a malfunction of the valve, causing the air starter to self actuate and start the engine of an unattended vehicle.
- Remedy
- The dealer will replace the valve with a current production version at no cost to owner.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: trucks equipped with sealco air starters.system: electrical; starter valve.consequences of defect: this condition could occur without prior warning, whilethe vehicle is parked or being serviced and may result in a vehicle accidentand personal injury.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 82V133000
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 28, 1982
- Filed by
- PACCAR, INCORPORATED
- Owner notification
- April 11, 1983
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 557
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Kenworth Kenworth (1980-1981): 1981, 1980
- Peterbilt Peterbilt (1980-1981): 1981, 1980
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