A POSSIBILITY EXISTS THAT IF THE CIGARETTE LIGHTER IS DEPRESSED
— Recall Campaign #82V020000
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.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 2,000 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
82V020000
| Manufacturer: | PETERBILT MOTOR COMPANY |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | March 02, 1982 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 82V020000 |
| Units affected: | 2,000 |
- 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.
- Consequeces:
- Corrective action:
- 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.