Safety Recall NHTSA · 82V082000 Reported August 25, 1982

Interior systems:bucket:back rest

Q: What is recall 82V082000?

NHTSA recall 82V082000 was issued by Peterbilt Motor Company on August 25, 1982. It addresses: Interior systems:bucket:back rest. The recall affects approximately 5,000 vehicles , with the defect involving the Seats component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Peterbilt Motor Company · Seats · 5,000 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

82V082000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Peterbilt Motor Company

Component

Seats

Vehicles Affected

5,000

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

August 25, 1982

Defect Summary

The seat back adjustment mounting brackets installed on some vehicles may crack. This may lead to separation of the seat frame from the seat back.

Corrective Action

Dealer will replace the seat frames without charge to owner.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Peterbilt Motor Company dealer and reference recall ID 82V082000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 82V082000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 82V082000?

NHTSA recall 82V082000 was issued by Peterbilt Motor Company on August 25, 1982. It addresses: Interior systems:bucket:back rest. The recall affects approximately 5,000 vehicles, with the defect involving the Seats component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Peterbilt Motor Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 82V082000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.