Vehicle speed control: springsRecall 89V-135 · 1987–1989 Peterbilt 320

PACCAR, INCORPORATED recall 89V-135 covers 1,305 1987–1989 Peterbilt 320 for a vehicle speed control: springs problem, reported to NHTSA on August 10, 1989.

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Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet
Vehicles affected1,3051 model
ReportedAug 10, 1989Owners notified Dec 6, 1989
Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 89V135000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

THROTTLE RETURN SPRINGS MAY NOT BE PROPERLY INSTALLED.

The risk

THIS WOULD CAUSE THROTTLE LEVER TO NOT BE UNDERSUFFICIENT TENSION TO COMPLY WITH FMVSS 124.

What to do

The fix

CORRECTLY LOCATE THROTTLE RETURN SPRINGS.

SYSTEM:THROTTLE RETURN SPRINGS/FMVSS 124.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION:HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Built from January 1, 1987 to July 1, 1989. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.