Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailerRecall 82V-112 · 1980–1982 Kenworth VIT
PACCAR, INCORPORATED recall 82V-112 covers 800 1980–1982 Kenworth VIT for a equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer problem, reported to NHTSA on November 17, 1982.
Source: NHTSA recall 82V112000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE MATTRESSES INCLUDED WITH CERTAIN VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 302, "FLAMMABILITY OF INTERIOR MATERIALS". THE MATTRESS COVERS BURN AT A FASTER RATE THAN IS CONSIDERED SAFE.
The fix
THE MANUFACTURER WILL PROVIDE, THROUGH THE MAIL, A NEW ZIPPERED MATTRESS BAG COVER THAT COMPLIES WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 302.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS.SYSTEM: EQUIPMENT; SLEEPER CAB, MATTRESS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IN THE EVENT OF A FIRE IN THE VEHICLE, THE MATTRESSCOVER WOULD BURN TOO QUICKLY, HELPING TO SPREAD THE FIRE AND INCREASING THECHANCES OF PERSONAL 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 February 1, 1980 to September 1, 1982. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.