NHTSA Recall 88V119000

NHTSA Campaign Id 88V119000; Date: Jul. 25, 1988

If throttle locked in full throttle position while thetruck is moving, loss of vehicle control could result in an accident.

Recalled Vehicles:

1988 Peterbilt 362

Component: Vehicle Speed Control

Manufactured by: Paccar, Incorporated

Affected Units:: 39

Recall Summary:

Due to an incorrect cab support leg, throttle rod when separated, could cause throttle linkage to lock in the full throttle position.

How to Fix:

Install a restrictor plate to the cab leg.

Recall Notes:

System: throttle linkage. Vehicle description: heavy duty coe trucks.

Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Aug 29, 1988

Also see:

All recalls of Peterbilt vehicles.

More recall documents on nhtsa.gov.