The 1982 Peterbilt 362 has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 9,100 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.
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.
BROKEN SAFETY BELTS DO NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTIONFOR SEAT OCCUPANTS IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
REPLACE SINGLE THICKNESS TETHER SAFETY BELTS WITH DOUBLE THICKNESS TETHER BELTS.
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.
DEALER WILL INSPECT EXISTING FRAME EXTENTIONS AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THEM AT NO COST TO OWNER.
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.
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE LIGHTER WITHOUT CHARGE.
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1982 Peterbilt 362 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.