Reported Aug 24, 19833,100 vehicles affectedPACCAR, INCORPORATEDBuilt Mar 1, 1982 – Aug 1, 1983
The defect
Air conditioning and heating duct hoses could chafe and expose the wire reinforcement. The exposed wire may come in contact with one of the electrical connectors and short out.
The remedy
Dealer will replace both the air conditioning and heating hoses at no cost to owner.
Vehicle description: trucks.system: cooling; air conditioning and heating duct hoses.consequences of defect: if wire overheats, hoses could melt, possibly resultingin fire and personal injury.note: if a burning smell or smoke IS noticed while vehicle IS in operation, thevehicle should immediately be brought to a safe stop and the engine shut off.vehicle should not be driven until the hoses have been fixed.