PETERBILT 362 1981: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 82V047000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| PETERBILT | 362 | 1981 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1982-12-23 | 1982-05-12 | 1982-05-17 |
Production Dates: 1981-01-01 - 1982-04-01
Manufacturers Involved: PETERBILT MOTOR COMPANY
Component: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 800
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
SOME OF THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY DEVELOP CRACKS IN THE FRONT EXTENSION OF THE FRAME RAIL DUE TO DISCREPANCIES INVOLVING THE LOCATION OF A WELD STUD. IN THIS CONDITION, THE FRAME EXTENSION COULD SEPARATE.
DEALER WILL INSPECT EXISTING FRAME EXTENTIONS AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THEM AT NO COST TO OWNER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS.SYSTEM: STRUCTURE; FRAME & MEMBERS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF SEPARATION OCCURS WHILE VEHICLE IS IN OPERATION,LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT COULD OCCUR.
