NHTSA Recall 82V112000
NHTSA Campaign Id 82V112000; Date: Nov. 17, 1982
Recalled Vehicles:
1980 Kenworth VIT; 1981 Kenworth VIT; 1982 Kenworth VIT
Component: Equipment:recreational Vehicle
Manufactured by: Paccar, Incorporated
Affected Units:: 800
Recall Summary:
The mattresses included with certain vehicles do not comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 302, "flammability of interior materials". The mattress covers burn at a faster rate than is considered safe.
How to Fix:
The manufacturer will provide, through the mail, a new zippered mattress bag cover that complies with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 302.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: heavy trucks. System: equipment; sleeper cab, mattress. Consequences of defect: in the event of a fire in the vehicle, the mattresscover would burn too quickly, helping to spread the fire and increasing thechances of personal injury to passengers.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Apr 1, 1983
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