Make : PETERBILT | Model : 362 | Year : 1981 |
Build Dates : 19810101 - 19820201 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 82V020000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19821112 | Date Received by ODI: 19820302 | Date Added to Database: 19820312 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: PACCAR, INCORPORATED | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: PETERBILT MOTOR COMPANY | ||
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Component: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 2000 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE LIGHTER WITHOUT CHARGE. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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