Vehicle speed controlRecall 88V-119 · 1988 Peterbilt 362
PACCAR, INCORPORATED recall 88V-119 covers 39 1988 Peterbilt 362 for a vehicle speed control problem, reported to NHTSA on July 25, 1988.
Source: NHTSA recall 88V119000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
DUE TO AN INCORRECT CAB SUPPORT LEG, THROTTLE ROD WHEN SEPARATED, COULD CAUSE THROTTLE LINKAGE TO LOCK IN THE FULL THROTTLE POSITION.
The risk
IF THROTTLE LOCKED IN FULL THROTTLE POSITION WHILE THETRUCK IS MOVING, LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
The fix
INSTALL A RESTRICTOR PLATE TO THE CAB LEG.
SYSTEM: THROTTLE LINKAGE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY COE TRUCKS.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from July 1, 1987 to June 1, 1988. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.