1982 PETERBILT 362 Recalls (3)

Campaign:
82V020000 on 03/11/1982
Component:
Equipment:electrical
Manufactured:
12/31/1980 - 01/31/1982
Affected:
2,000
Defect:
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.
Correction:
Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the lighter without charge.
Notes:
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.

Campaign:
82V047000 on 05/16/1982
Component:
Structure:frame and members
Manufactured:
12/31/1980 - 03/31/1982
Affected:
800
Defect:
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.
Correction:
Dealer will inspect existing frame extentions and, if necessary, replace them at no cost to owner.
Notes:
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.

Campaign:
92V186000 on 12/29/1992
Component:
Seat belts:front:anchorage
Manufactured:
12/31/1980 - 05/31/1983
Affected:
6,300
Defect:
Single thickness tether safety belts can break under the stresses created during a vehicle crash. the safety belts do not comply with fmvss 207 and 210.
Consequence:
Broken safety belts do not provide adequate protectionfor seat occupants in the event of a vehicle crash.
Correction:
Replace single thickness tether safety belts with double thickness tether belts.
Notes:
System: safety belts; fmvss 207 and 210.vehicle description: heavy trucks.

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