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NHTSARecalled Dec 28, 1982 · #82V133000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR:REGULATOR:STARTER:OTH

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

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.

Product details

Product
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR:REGULATOR:STARTER:OTH
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
PACCAR Incorporated
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE VALVE WITH A CURRENT PRODUCTION VERSION AT NO COST TO OWNER.

View the official CPSC notice