1981 Peterbilt Conventional Series Recalls

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 81V053000
Manufacturer: PETERBILT MOTOR COMPANY
Manufactured Begin Date: February 1st, 1978
Manufactured End Date: January 1st, 1981
Date of Owner Notification: July 31st, 1981

Defect 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.

Corrective Summary:
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.