PETERBILT UNSPECIFIED 1982: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 82V056000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| PETERBILT | UNSPECIFIED | 1982 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1982-03-02 | 1982-06-01 | 1982-06-08 |
Production Dates: 1981-10-01 - 1981-10-01
Manufacturers Involved: PETERBILT MOTOR COMPANY
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 12
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
A PRESSURE RELIEF PROVISION WILL BE INSTALLED AT THE DRYER TO PREVENT PRESSURE BUILD UP.
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.
