- The problem
- Line pressure surges occur when the transmission is in high gear lockup due to a plumbing error. Consequence of defect: line pressure surges could cause bodily harm through erratic fire hose delivery action.
- The fix
- Rework plumbing to prevent line pressure surges.
Vehicle safety record
1983 Peterbilt 310 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1983 Peterbilt 310 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 6 recalls, the latest in December 1986 for the unknown or other.
NHTSA data checked
FFar more problems than a typical 310 year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 6
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1983 Peterbilt 310 recalls 6
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- Possibility that a new throttle rod end was incorporated in the throttle mechanism during manufacturing. This throttle end uses a nylon bearing material. This bearing may deteriorate under certain conditions restricting throttle rod movement. Consequence of defect: the restricting of throttle rod movement causes a loss of throttle control which may result in an accident.
- The fix
- Inspection and replacement of all alinabal parts will be made by the manufacturer.
- The problem
- Front axle air brake chamber is attached with a clamp and bolt assembly that may not have been positioned correctly, and may chafe against the front brake hose. Chafing could result in an air leak and loss of air to the front brakes.
- The fix
- The dealer will install new fittings on the frame end of front brake hose and replace hoses with a longer part. The fittings will be correctly located and the brake chamber clamp will be positioned correctly.
- The problem
- The u shaped bolts that connect the springs and spring spacers to the front axle may not have been installed properly. This condition could allow the axle to shift and could degrade the steering characteristics of the vehicle.
- The fix
- The dealer will inspect and replace damaged nuts or u bolts, or tighten the bolts and nuts to specifications. It may be necessary to insert additional spacers in the springs.
- The problem
- Steering components may interfere with each other and could lead to separation of steering linkage. The draglink, a component in the steering linkage that transmits turning movements to the wheels, may have a clamp on the axle end which has been incorrectly positioned on the inboard side of the draglink.
- The fix
- Dealer will inspect the front steering for the misplaced clamp and relocate it correcty. If damaged, the draglink will be replaced. Dealer will cor rect the clearance of the suspension radius rods to prevent interference, if necessary.
- The problem
- The rear brakes may not release as quickly as specifications require. Certain trucks were equipped with an incorrect size air brake line installed between the rear brake relay valve and the axle tee fitting. The condition is not in compliance with federal motor vehicle safety standard 121, "air brake systems".
- The fix
- The dealer will replace any incorrectly sized hoses with the correct part at no charge.
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Does the 1983 Peterbilt 310 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 6 recalls for the 1983 Peterbilt 310: unknown or other (December 1986); vehicle speed control (August 1985); hoses, lines / piping, and fittings (March 1983); u-bolt, leaf spring to axle (March 1983) and more. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 1983 Peterbilt 310 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1983 Peterbilt 310 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 16 out of 100 (grade F: far more problems than a typical Peterbilt 310 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
What should I do if my 1983 Peterbilt 310 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data