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1982 Peterbilt 362 Recalls, Complaints & Specs

3 safety recalls list the 1982 Peterbilt 362. Check your own VIN below.

3
safety recalls
0
owner complaints to NHTSA

3 safety recalls for the 1982 Peterbilt 362

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Anchorage (seat belts)

    NHTSA 92V186000 Reported 6,300 vehicles potentially affected PACCAR, INCORPORATED

    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.

    Remedy: Replace single thickness tether safety belts with double thickness tether belts.

  2. Frame and members (structure)

    NHTSA 82V047000 Reported 800 vehicles potentially affected PACCAR, INCORPORATED

    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.

    Remedy: Dealer will inspect existing frame extentions and, if necessary, replace them at no cost to owner.

  3. Electrical (equipment)

    NHTSA 82V020000 Reported 2,000 vehicles potentially affected PACCAR, INCORPORATED

    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.

    Remedy: Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the lighter without charge.

No owner complaints on file

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 1982 Peterbilt 362. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.

Compare Peterbilt 362 model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Peterbilt 362 model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1981 Peterbilt 36240
1982 Peterbilt 36230
1983 Peterbilt 36210
1988 Peterbilt 36210
1999 Peterbilt 36240
2000 Peterbilt 36230
2001 Peterbilt 36220
2003 Peterbilt 36210

Checking a specific 1982 Peterbilt 362

How do I know if my 1982 Peterbilt 362 has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 3 campaigns currently list the 1982 Peterbilt 362; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Peterbilt dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 82V020000).

What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?

A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.

Other Peterbilt models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.