Campaign 88V-119

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

Defect 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.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 88V119000. Text as published by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered

One product line is covered

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA about speed control on these vehicles: 0, of which 0 involved a crash, fire, injury or death. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered by campaign 88V-119
Make	Model	Model years	Complaints on this component
Peterbilt	362	1988	0

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.

Investigation

No NHTSA investigation is linked to this recall

Most recalls are started by the manufacturer. This one lists "Manufacturer" as its origin.

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