PETERBILT 362 1988: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
General Information
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 88V119000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| PETERBILT | 362 | 1988 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1988-08-29 | 1988-07-25 | 1988-08-04 |
Production Dates: 1987-07-01 - 1988-06-01
Manufacturers Involved: PACCAR Incorporated
Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 39
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
Notes
SYSTEM: THROTTLE LINKAGE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY COE TRUCKS.
