Recall
Peterbilt Peterbilt — 82V056000
NHTSA ID
82V056000
Make
Peterbilt
Model
Peterbilt
Years Affected
1982
Recall Date
1982-06-01
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY
Units Affected
12
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
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.
Remedy
A PRESSURE RELIEF PROVISION WILL BE INSTALLED AT THE DRYER TO PREVENT PRESSURE BUILD UP.