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1981 Peterbilt Peterbilt Electrical problems

No owner has filed a complaint about the 1981 Peterbilt Peterbilt's electrical system with NHTSA. Dead batteries, warning lights, wiring, alternators, infotainment and electronic module failures.

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Electrical recalls for the 1981 Peterbilt Peterbilt

Electrical system: alternator / generator / regulator

82V133000557 vehicles affected

The problem
On certain vehicles, the air starter valves may become internally damaged during normal operation. This may result in a malfunction of the valve, causing the air starter to self actuate and start the engine of an unattended vehicle.
The fix
The dealer will replace the valve with a current production version at no cost to owner.

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