NHTSA Recall 82V020000
NHTSA Campaign Id 82V020000; Date: Mar. 2, 1982
Recalled Vehicles:
1981 Peterbilt 362; 1982 Peterbilt 362
Component: Equipment:electrical
Manufactured by: Paccar, Incorporated
Affected Units:: 2,000
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the lighter without charge.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Nov 12, 1982
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