PACCAR Incorporated: Safety Recalls in 1982
Updated on March 19, 2026.
There were 6 safety recalls made by PACCAR Incorporated in 1982. See the details of the recalls below.
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Data Source: NHTSA.
December 28, 1982
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR:REGULATOR:STARTER:OTH
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE AIR STARTER VALVES MAY BECOME INTERNALLY DAMAGED DURING NORMAL OPERATION. THIS MAY RESULT IN A MALFUNCTION OF THE VALVE, CAUSING THE AIR STARTER TO SELF ACTUATE AND START THE ENGINE OF AN UNATTENDED VEHICLE.
NHTSA ID: 82V133000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 557
Consequence Summary:
Corrective Action:
THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE VALVE WITH A CURRENT PRODUCTION VERSION AT NO COST TO OWNER.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
November 17, 1982
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
EQUIPMENT:OTHER PIECES:MATTRESS
THE MATTRESSES INCLUDED WITH CERTAIN VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 302, "FLAMMABILITY OF INTERIOR MATERIALS". THE MATTRESS COVERS BURN AT A FASTER RATE THAN IS CONSIDERED SAFE.
NHTSA ID: 82V112000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 800
Consequence Summary:
Corrective Action:
THE MANUFACTURER WILL PROVIDE, THROUGH THE MAIL, A NEW ZIPPERED MATTRESS BAG COVER THAT COMPLIES WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 302.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
September 21, 1982
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
BRAKES:AIR SYSTEMS:LINES:HOSE:NON-METALLIC
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES IMPROPER AIR HOSE ASSEMBLY PROCEDURES MAY HAVE RESULTED IN PIECES BEING LEFT IN THE HOSE. THESE PIECES COULD BLOCK THE HOSE AND CAUSE A MALFUNCTION.
NHTSA ID: 82V090000
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
# of Units Affected: 25
Consequence Summary:
Corrective Action:
AIR BRAKE HOSES WILL BE INSPECTED AND, IF DEFECTIVE, WILL BE REPLACED WITHOUT CHARGE.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
July 26, 1982
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
BRAKES:BRAKE FOOT VALVE (TREADLE)
THE HAND VALVE INSTALLED IN THE VEHICLE MAY HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY POSITIONED. THIS WOULD ALLOW AIR TO ESCAPE FROM BOTH THE FRONT AND REAR SERVICE SYSTEMS SIMULTANEOUSLY IF THE CONTROL LINE TO THE REAR AXLE RELAY VALVES SHOULD FAIL. PERFORMANCE OF FRONT AND REAR SERVICE BRAKES DURING FAILURE COULD BE DEGRADED.
NHTSA ID: 82V075000
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
# of Units Affected: 900
Consequence Summary:
Corrective Action:
THE HAND VALVE WILL BE REPOSITIONED BY THE DEALER, IF NECESSARY, AT NO CHARGE OWNER.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
July 26, 1982
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
BRAKES:TRACTOR PROTECTION VALVE CONTROL
THE INVOLVED TRUCKS MAY HAVE BEEN ASSEMBLED WITHOUT THE INSTALLATION OF A SINGLE CHECK VALVE. THIS FAILS TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS". IN THE EVENT OF A SINGLE FAILURE IN THE REAR AIR SYSTEM, THE LACK OF A CHECK VALVE WOULD ALLOW SIMULTANEOUS LOSS OF AIR FROM BOTH FRONT AND REAR BRAKING SYSTEMS.
NHTSA ID: 82V074000
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
# of Units Affected: 1,000
Consequence Summary:
Corrective Action:
DEALER WILL INSTALL A SINGLE CHECK VALVE, IF NECESSARY, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
April 14, 1982
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
FUEL:THROTTLE LINKAGES:ACCELERATOR:RIGID
IT MAY BE POSSIBLE FOR THE LCF THROTTLE ROD BELL CRANK TO MAKE CONTACT WITH THE RADIATOR SEAL. THIS CAN RESULT IN REDUCED ENGINE PERFORMANCE AND/OR THROTTLE RETURN.
NHTSA ID: 82V034000
Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
# of Units Affected: 40
Consequence Summary:
Corrective Action:
DEALER WILL MODIFY THE DRIVER SIDE RADIATOR SEAL TO ELIMINATE THE POSSIBILITY OF INTERFERENCE WITH THE THROTTLE ROD BELL CRANK.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
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