Safety Recalls of Peterbilt 362 Vehicles

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.

NHTSA Recall #: 92V186000; Dec. 23, 1992

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 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 88V119000; Jul. 25, 1988

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 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 82V047000; May. 12, 1982

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 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 82V020000; Mar. 2, 1982

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 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 81V054000; Apr. 20, 1981

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 🔎

Table 1. Historical Recalls of Peterbilt 362 Vehicles

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


Table 2. Recall Statistics of Peterbilt 362 Model Years

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