Recall
Peterbilt 310 — 85V102000
NHTSA ID
85V102000
Make
Peterbilt
Model
310
Years Affected
1982
Recall Date
1985-08-08
Component
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Units Affected
850
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
POSSIBILITY THAT A NEW THROTTLE ROD END WAS INCORPORATED IN THE THROTTLE MECHANISM DURING MANUFACTURING. THIS THROTTLE END USES A NYLON BEARING MATERIAL. THIS BEARING MAY DETERIORATE UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS RESTRICTING THROTTLE ROD MOVEMENT. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THE RESTRICTING OF THROTTLE ROD MOVEMENT CAUSES A LOSS OF THROTTLE CONTROL WHICH MAY RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT OF ALL ALINABAL PARTS WILL BE MADE BY THE MANUFACTURER.