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1981 Peterbilt 362

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Official recalls

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92V186000 · Seat Belts:front:anchorage

Dec 23, 1992

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 & remedy

Consequence: BROKEN SAFETY BELTS DO NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTIONFOR SEAT OCCUPANTS IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: REPLACE SINGLE THICKNESS TETHER SAFETY BELTS WITH DOUBLE THICKNESS TETHER BELTS.

82V047000 · Structure:frame And Members

May 12, 1982

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 & remedy

Consequence: Not supplied

Remedy: DEALER WILL INSPECT EXISTING FRAME EXTENTIONS AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THEM AT NO COST TO OWNER.

82V020000 · Equipment:electrical

Mar 2, 1982

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 & remedy

Consequence: Not supplied

Remedy: DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE LIGHTER WITHOUT CHARGE.

81V054000 · Visibility:windshield

Apr 20, 1981

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 & remedy

Consequence: Not supplied

Remedy: ALL INVOLVED VEHICLES WILL HAVE THE MASK REFORMED AND A BRACKET WILL BE ADDED TO ENSURE THE RETENTION OF THE WINDSHIELD.

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NHTSA investigations

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