Peterbilt 1981–1982 Equipment recall
Recalled March 2, 1982 · NHTSA recall 82V020000 · Peterbilt
Remedy
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE LIGHTER WITHOUT CHARGE.
Units
2,000 units
Description
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.
What to do
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE LIGHTER WITHOUT CHARGE.
Product
Peterbilt 362
Manufacturer(s)
PETERBILT MOTOR COMPANY
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →