There have been 11 safety recalls for the Peterbilt 362. 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 362.
Broken safety belts do not provide adequate protectionfor seat occupants in the event of a vehicle crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1981 Peterbilt 362, 1982 Peterbilt 362, 1983 Peterbilt 362 |
| Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE |
| Recall Summary: Single thickness tether safety belts can break under the stresses created during a vehicle crash. The safety belts do not comply with fmvss 207 and 210. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
If throttle locked in full throttle position while thetruck is moving, loss of vehicle control could result in an accident.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1988 Peterbilt 362 |
| Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Recall Summary: Due to an incorrect cab support leg, throttle rod when separated, could cause throttle linkage to lock in the full throttle position. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Recalled Vehicles: 1981 Peterbilt 362, 1982 Peterbilt 362 |
| Component: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS |
| Recall 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. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Recalled Vehicles: 1981 Peterbilt 362, 1982 Peterbilt 362 |
| Component: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL |
| Recall Summary: A possibility exists that if the cigarette lighter is depressed, engaging the heating element, lighter may not automatically "pop out" or disengage. As a result, the heating element may continue to heat to higher than normal temperatures. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Recalled Vehicles: 1981 Peterbilt 362 |
| Component: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD |
| Recall Summary: Some vehicles may have been manufactured with a windshield mask having too large an opening which was not angled correctly. The top of the windshield could come out of the rubber molding, allowing the windshield glass to shift back approximately one inch. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Oct. 20, 2003 | Steering:linkages:knuckle:spindle:arm | 1,187 |
| Jul. 15, 2002 | Steering:linkages:tie Rod Assembly | 4,513 |
| Jan. 15, 2002 | Service Brakes, Air:supply:check Valve | 2,302 |
| Aug. 28, 2001 | Steering:linkages:tie Rod Assembly | 2,294 |
| Jun. 5, 2001 | Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch | 52,500 |
| Mar. 1, 2001 | Steering:linkages:tie Rod Assembly | 6,392 |
| Dec. 23, 1992 | Seat Belts:front:anchorage | 6,300 |
| Jul. 25, 1988 | Vehicle Speed Control | 39 |
| May. 12, 1982 | Structure:frame And Members | 800 |
| Mar. 2, 1982 | Equipment:electrical | 2,000 |
| Apr. 20, 1981 | Visibility:windshield | 400 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2003 Peterbilt 362 | 1 |
| 2001 Peterbilt 362 | 2 |
| 2000 Peterbilt 362 | 3 |
| 1999 Peterbilt 362 | 4 |
| 1988 Peterbilt 362 | 1 |
| 1983 Peterbilt 362 | 1 |
| 1982 Peterbilt 362 | 3 |
| 1981 Peterbilt 362 | 4 |