| Make : PETERBILT | Model : PETERBILT | Year : 1982 |
| Build Dates : 19811001 - 19811001 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 82V056000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19820302 | Date Received by ODI: 19820601 | Date Added to Database: 19820608 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: PACCAR, INCORPORATED | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: PETERBILT MOTOR COMPANY | ||
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| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 12 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
SHOULD AN ICE BLOCKAGE OCCUR BETWEEN THE AIR DRYER AND THE WET TANK DURING EXTREMELY COLD WEATHER CONDITIONS, THE PRESSURE BETWEEN THE COMPRESSOR AND THE LINE BLOCKAGE WOULD BUILD UP AND COULD LEAD TO A VIOLENT EXPLOSION. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
A PRESSURE RELIEF PROVISION WILL BE INSTALLED AT THE DRYER TO PREVENT PRESSURE BUILD UP. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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