NHTSA recall 82V020000
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| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
|---|---|
| Campaign number | 82V020000 |
| Manufacturer | PACCAR, INCORPORATED |
| Reported | 1982-03-02 |
| Owners notified | 1982-11-12 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL |
| Units potentially affected | 2000 |
What is wrong
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.
The remedy
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.
| 1981 PETERBILT 362 | Built 1981-01-01 to 1982-02-01. |
|---|---|
| 1982 PETERBILT 362 | Built 1981-01-01 to 1982-02-01. |
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