NHTSA Recall 81V053000
NHTSA Campaign Id 81V053000; Date: Apr. 20, 1981
Recalled Vehicles:
1978 Peterbilt Conventional Series; 1979 Peterbilt Conventional Series; 1980 Peterbilt Conventional Series; 1981 Peterbilt Conventional Series
Component: Exterior Lighting:headlights
Manufactured by: Paccar, Incorporated
Affected Units:: 200
Recall Summary:
On some vehicles, the rectangular head lamps are wired incorrectly, which fails to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices and associated equipment. " the affected vehicles are equipped with four head lights.
How to Fix:
All trucks containing an incorrect harness will have the connector rewired to correct the operation of the head lamps.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: trucks. System: lighting; rectangular head lamps. Consequences of defect: vision of other drivers may be impaired by excessivelybright lights during low beam operation. This can lead to loss of control andan accident.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jul 31, 1981
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