1982 PETERBILT 362 RECALL - #82V020000
RECALL FOR EQUIPMENT : ELECTRICAL
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.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1982 PETERBILT 362 |
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| Manufacturer |
PACCAR, INCORPORATED |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1981 - 2/1/1982 |
| Recalled on |
3/12/1982 |
| Influenced by |
PACCAR, INCORPORATED |
| Owners Notified on |
11/12/1982 |
| # Affected |
2,000 |
| Recalled for |
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE LIGHTER WITHOUT CHARGE. |
| Notes |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS.SYSTEM: INTERIOR; CIGARETTE LIGHTER.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS COULD CAUSE IGNITION OF MATERIAL ADJACENT TO THELIGHTER, LEADING TO A VEHICLE FIRE AND INJURY TO PASSENGERS. |
| See also |
1982 PETERBILT 362 Recall for STRUCTURE, FRAME AND MEMBERS
1982 PETERBILT 362 Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT, ANCHORAGE
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