Peterbilt · Canada · Crit
Peterbilt 372: Electrical
Affects Peterbilt 372 · 1988–1991 — about 46 vehicles.
The hazard
THE BLOWER SWITCH RESISTOR MAY OVERHEAT AND CAUSE THE PLASTIC HEATER HOUSING TO MELT AND IGNITE RESULTING IN A VEHICLE FIRE. CORRECTION: BLOWER SWITCH RESISTOR WILL BE REPLACED WITH A RESISTOR WHICH HAS A FUSIBLE LINK. THE MOUNTING LOCATION OF THE RESISTOR WILL BE CHANGED TO A POSITION WHICH PROVIDES AN INCREASED FLOW OF COOLING AIR.
What to do
Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational