NHTSA Recall 82V056000
NHTSA Campaign Id 82V056000; Date: Jun. 1, 1982
Recalled Vehicles:
1982 Peterbilt Peterbilt
Component: Service Brakes, Air:supply
Manufactured by: Paccar, Incorporated
Affected Units:: 12
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
A pressure relief provision will be installed at the dryer to prevent pressure build up.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: trucks equipped with rd-2 air dryers. System: service brakes; air dryer. Consequences of defect: should the explosion occur during vehicle operation,loss of vehicle control and an accident could result.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 2, 1982
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