Safety Recalls of Peterbilt 310 Vehicles

There have been 8 safety recalls for the Peterbilt 310. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Peterbilt 310.

NHTSA Recall #: 86V003000; Dec. 7, 1986

Recalled Vehicles: 1982 Kenworth L700, 1983 Kenworth L700, 1984 Kenworth L700, 1985 Kenworth L700, 1986 Kenworth L700, 1983 Kenworth W900b, 1984 Kenworth W900b, 1985 Kenworth W900b, 1986 Kenworth W900b, 1982 Peterbilt 310, 1983 Peterbilt 310, 1984 Peterbilt 310, 1985 Peterbilt 310, 1986 Peterbilt 310
Component: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Recall Summary: Line pressure surges occur when the transmission is in high gear lockup due to a plumbing error. Consequence of defect: line pressure surges could cause bodily harm through erratic fire hose delivery action. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 85V102000; Aug. 8, 1985

Recalled Vehicles: 1982 Kenworth LCF, 1983 Kenworth LCF, 1984 Kenworth LCF, 1985 Kenworth LCF, 1982 Peterbilt 310, 1983 Peterbilt 310, 1984 Peterbilt 310, 1985 Peterbilt 310
Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Recall Summary: Possibility that a new throttle rod end was incorporated in the throttle mechanism during manufacturing. This throttle end uses a nylon bearing material. This bearing may deteriorate under certain conditions restricting throttle rod movement.... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 83V024000; Mar. 1, 1983

Recalled Vehicles: 1982 Kenworth L700, 1983 Kenworth L700, 1982 Peterbilt 310, 1983 Peterbilt 310
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Recall Summary: Front axle air brake chamber is attached with a clamp and bolt assembly that may not have been positioned correctly, and may chafe against the front brake hose. Chafing could result in an air leak and loss of air to the front brakes. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 83V023000; Mar. 1, 1983

Recalled Vehicles: 1982 Kenworth L700, 1983 Kenworth L700, 1982 Peterbilt 310, 1983 Peterbilt 310
Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:U-BOLT, LEAF SPRING TO AXLE
Recall Summary: The u shaped bolts that connect the springs and spring spacers to the front axle may not have been installed properly. This condition could allow the axle to shift and could degrade the steering characteristics of the vehicle. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 83V022000; Mar. 1, 1983

Recalled Vehicles: 1982 Kenworth L700, 1983 Kenworth L700, 1982 Peterbilt 310, 1983 Peterbilt 310
Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:LINK:DRAG:CONNECTION
Recall Summary: Steering components may interfere with each other and could lead to separation of steering linkage. The draglink, a component in the steering linkage that transmits turning movements to the wheels, may have a clamp on the axle end which has been incorrectly positioned on the inboard side of the ... Details of this recall 🔎

Table 1. Historical Recalls of Peterbilt 310 Vehicles

Date Component Vehicle Affected
Dec. 7, 1986   Unknown Or Other 90
Aug. 8, 1985   Vehicle Speed Control 850
Mar. 1, 1983   Service Brakes, Air:supply:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings 100
Mar. 1, 1983   Steering:linkages:link:drag:connection 100
Mar. 1, 1983   Suspension:front:springs:leaf Spring Assembly:u-bolt, Leaf Spring To Axle 100
Mar. 1, 1983   Service Brakes, Air:supply:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings 100
Sep. 21, 1982   Service Brakes, Air:supply:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings 25
Sep. 13, 1979   Service Brakes, Air:slack Adjusters 300


Table 2. Recall Statistics of Peterbilt 310 Model Years

Model# Recalls
1986 Peterbilt 310 1
1985 Peterbilt 310 2
1984 Peterbilt 310 2
1983 Peterbilt 310 6
1982 Peterbilt 310 7
1979 Peterbilt 310 1