Peterbilt 1988 Vehicle Speed Control recall
Recalled July 25, 1988 · NHTSA recall 88V119000 · Peterbilt
Hazard
IF THROTTLE LOCKED IN FULL THROTTLE POSITION WHILE THETRUCK IS MOVING, LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
INSTALL A RESTRICTOR PLATE TO THE CAB LEG.
Units
39 units
Description
DUE TO AN INCORRECT CAB SUPPORT LEG, THROTTLE ROD WHEN SEPARATED, COULD CAUSE THROTTLE LINKAGE TO LOCK IN THE FULL THROTTLE POSITION.
What to do
INSTALL A RESTRICTOR PLATE TO THE CAB LEG.
Product
Peterbilt 362
Manufacturer(s)
PACCAR Incorporated
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →