Vehicle recall 82V020000 · March 2, 1982
1981-1982 Peterbilt 362
A possibility exists that if the cigarette lighter is depressed, engaging the heating element, lighter may not automatically "pop out" or disengage.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 82V020000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 2, 1982
- Filed by
- PACCAR, INCORPORATED
- Owner notification
- November 12, 1982
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 2,000
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Equipment › Electrical
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Peterbilt 362 (1981-1982): 1982, 1981
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