Peterbilt 362 1982
Model 362 made in 1982 by Peterbilt got 3 recalls. There were some recalls concerningequipment, seat belts and structure.
Model 1982
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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||