Peterbilt 362 Recall 88V119: Vehicle Speed Control

NHTSA campaign 88V119, reported July 25, 1988, 39 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 88V119PACCAR, INCORPORATED

Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Problem: DUE TO AN INCORRECT CAB SUPPORT LEG, THROTTLE ROD WHEN SEPARATED, COULD CAUSE THROTTLE LINKAGE TO LOCK IN THE FULL THROTTLE POSITION.
Risk: 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.

Peterbilt 362	1988