NHTSA Recall 81V054000
NHTSA Campaign Id 81V054000; Date: Apr. 20, 1981
Recalled Vehicles:
1981 Peterbilt 362
Component: Visibility:windshield
Manufactured by: Paccar, Incorporated
Affected Units:: 400
Recall Summary:
Some vehicles may have been manufactured with a windshield mask having too large an opening which was not angled correctly. The top of the windshield could come out of the rubber molding, allowing the windshield glass to shift back approximately one inch.
How to Fix:
All involved vehicles will have the mask reformed and a bracket will be added to ensure the retention of the windshield.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: trucks. System: visual; windshield mask. Consequences of defect: this shifting could occur suddenly and distract driverwhich could result in a loss of vehicle control and an accident.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: May 29, 1981
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