PETERBILT 362 1982: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 82V020000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| PETERBILT | 362 | 1982 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1982-11-12 | 1982-03-02 | 1982-03-12 |
Production Dates: 1981-01-01 - 1982-02-01
Manufacturers Involved: PETERBILT MOTOR COMPANY
Component: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 2000
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE LIGHTER WITHOUT CHARGE.
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.
