- 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
1985 Peterbilt 310 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1985 Peterbilt 310 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in December 1986 for the unknown or other.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical 310 year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1985 Peterbilt 310 recalls 2
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.
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Peterbilt 310: every year compared
All 310 years1985 Peterbilt 310 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 Peterbilt 310 | 0 | 2 | C | |
| 1985 Peterbilt Peterbilt | 1 | 2 | B | Compare |
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Questions about the 1985 Peterbilt 310
Does the 1985 Peterbilt 310 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 1985 Peterbilt 310: unknown or other (December 1986); vehicle speed control (August 1985). 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 1985 Peterbilt 310 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1985 Peterbilt 310 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as 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 1985 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