Peterbilt 362 1981
Model 362 made in 1981 by Peterbilt got 4 recalls. There were some recalls concerningequipment, seat belts and structure.
Model 1981
Recalls
Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL | ||||||||||||||||
82V020000 | PACCAR, INCORPORATED | from 01/01/1981 to 02/01/1982 | V (Vehicle) | 2000 | 11/12/1982 | MFR | PETERBILT MOTOR COMPANY | 03/02/1982 | 03/12/1982 | |||||||
Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
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Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE | ||||||||||||||||
92V186000 | PACCAR, INCORPORATED | from 01/01/1981 to 06/01/1983 | V (Vehicle) | 6300 | 04/26/1993 | OVSC | PETERBILT MOTOR COMPANY | 12/23/1992 | 12/30/1992 | 571 | 210 | |||||
Defect Summary | 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 Summary | Broken safety belts do not provide adequate protectionfor seat occupants in the event of a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Replace single thickness tether safety belts with double thickness tether belts. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | System: safety belts; fmvss 207 and 210.vehicle description: heavy trucks. | |||||||||||||||
STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | ||||||||||||||||
82V047000 | PACCAR, INCORPORATED | from 01/01/1981 to 04/01/1982 | V (Vehicle) | 800 | 12/23/1982 | MFR | PETERBILT MOTOR COMPANY | 05/12/1982 | 05/17/1982 | |||||||
Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD | ||||||||||||||||
81V054000 | PACCAR, INCORPORATED | from 01/01/1981 to 03/01/1981 | V (Vehicle) | 400 | 05/29/1981 | MFR | PETERBILT MOTOR COMPANY | 04/20/1981 | 05/15/1981 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Some vehicles may have been manufactured with a windshield mask having too large an opening which was not angled correctly. the top of the windshield could come out of the rubber molding, allowing the windshield glass to shift back approximately one inch. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | All involved vehicles will have the mask reformed and a bracket will be added to ensure the retention of the windshield. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Vehicle description: trucks.system: visual; windshield mask.consequences of defect: this shifting could occur suddenly and distract driverwhich could result in a loss of vehicle control and an accident. |