NHTSA Recall 82V056000
Filed by PETERBILT MOTOR COMPANY. Component: Service Brakes, Air. Reported 1982-06-01. An estimated 12 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
SHOULD AN ICE BLOCKAGE OCCUR BETWEEN THE AIR DRYER AND THE WET TANK DURING EXTREMELY COLD WEATHER CONDITIONS, THE PRESSURE BETWEEN THE COMPRESSOR AND THE LINE BLOCKAGE WOULD BUILD UP AND COULD LEAD TO A VIOLENT EXPLOSION.
What the manufacturer will do
A PRESSURE RELIEF PROVISION WILL BE INSTALLED AT THE DRYER TO PREVENT PRESSURE BUILD UP.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH RD-2 AIR DRYERS.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; AIR DRYER.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: SHOULD THE EXPLOSION OCCUR DURING VEHICLE OPERATION,LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT COULD RESULT.
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