Recall
Peterbilt 362 — 88V119000
NHTSA ID
88V119000
Make
Peterbilt
Model
362
Years Affected
1988
Recall Date
1988-07-25
Component
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Units Affected
39
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
DUE TO AN INCORRECT CAB SUPPORT LEG, THROTTLE ROD WHEN SEPARATED, COULD CAUSE THROTTLE LINKAGE TO LOCK IN THE FULL THROTTLE POSITION.
Consequence
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.