1983 Peterbilt PETERBILT: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
0 owner complaints analyzed
5 distinct recall campaigns
Not available median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1983 model year. Data snapshot: . 0 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
No owner complaints are recorded for this selection. A complaint can name multiple components.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
No usable records for this chart.
| Category | Count |
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No records.
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
No usable failure mileage is recorded. 0 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
No usable records for this chart.
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No records.
Pattern summary
There is not enough complaint evidence to summarize patterns.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Recall history
5 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
83V126000 · Steering:Linkages:Drag:Link:Connection
Reported: 1983-12-01 (December 1, 1983)
THE DRAGLINK, A PART OF THE STEERING LINKAGE THAT TRANSMITS TURNING MOVEMENTS TO THE WHEELS, MAY LOOSEN OR FAIL AT ONE OF ITS CONNECTIONS. THIS IS DUE TO INADEQUATE CLAMPING FORCE OF THE THREADED CONNECTION ON THE VERTICAL BALL STUD. DIMENSIONS OF THREADED PARTS MAY BE BELOW SPECIFICATION LIMITS. LOOSENESS AT THE JOINT ACCELERATES WEAR ON THE THREADS.
Remedy: PARTS WILL BE INSPECTED AND, IF FOUND TO BE OUTSIDE OF SPECIFICATION LIMITS, WILL BE REPLACED AT NO CHARGE.
NHTSA campaign record ↗84V127000 · Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Fan
Reported: 1984-10-11 (October 11, 1984)
FAN BLADES MAY SEPARATE FROM THE FAN.
Remedy: VEHICLES WILL BE INSPECTED; COOLING FANS MANUFACTURED BY ENGINEERED COOLING SYSTEMS WILL BE REPLACED WITH FANS OF ANOTHER BRAND.
NHTSA campaign record ↗84V160000 · Structure
Reported: 1984-12-20 (December 20, 1984)
THE WELD BETWEEN THE GRABHANDLE AND MOUNTING PLATE MAY FAIL, CAUSING GRABHANDLE TO COME OFF UNEXPECTEDLY.
Remedy: GRABHANDLE WILL BE REPLACED WITH A STRENGTHENED VERSION.
NHTSA campaign record ↗86V126000 · Suspension:Rear:Springs:Leaf Spring Assembly:Hanger/Bracket
Reported: 1986-09-10 (September 10, 1986)
A REQUIRED WELD JOINING A WALKING BEAM BUSHING SPACER TO THE AXLE HANGER BRACKET MAY HAVE BEEN OMITTED. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: REAR AXLE COULD SEPARATE FROM THE REAR SUSPENSION, CAUSING LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy: MAKE NECESSARY WELDING CORRECTIONS.
NHTSA campaign record ↗89V228000 · Suspension:Rear:Springs:Leaf Spring Assembly:Hanger/Bracket
Reported: 1989-12-05 (December 5, 1989)
A REQUIRED WELD JOINING A WALKING BEAM BUSHING SPACER TO THE AXLE HANGER BRACKET MAY HAVE BEEN OMITTED.
Consequence: REAR AXLE COULD SEPARATE FROM THE REAR SUSPENSION,CAUSING LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy: MAKE NECESSARY WELDING CORRECTIONS.
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