Equipment: electricalRecall 82V-020 · 1981–1982 Peterbilt 362
PACCAR, INCORPORATED recall 82V-020 covers 2,000 1981–1982 Peterbilt 362 for a equipment: electrical problem, reported to NHTSA on March 2, 1982.
Source: NHTSA recall 82V020000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The fix
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from January 1, 1981 to February 1, 1982. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.