How many recalls does the 1978 Peterbilt Conventional Series have?

The 1978 Peterbilt Conventional Series has 2 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record.

How do I check if my 1978 Peterbilt Conventional Series has an open recall?

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1978 Peterbilt Conventional Series Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1978 Peterbilt Conventional Series has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 1,900 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 81V053000 1981-04-20 200 affected

Defect

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.

Remedy

ALL TRUCKS CONTAINING AN INCORRECT HARNESS WILL HAVE THE CONNECTOR REWIRED TO CORRECT THE OPERATION OF THE HEAD LAMPS.

STEERING 79V266000 1979-12-04 1,700 affected

Defect

THE STEERING POWER CYLINDER CLAMPS MAY CRACK WHEN TIGHTENED.

Remedy

DEALER WILL REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE STEERING POWER CLAMPS AT NO COST TO OWNER.

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1978 Peterbilt Conventional Series as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.