Peterbilt Recall 88V119000: Vehicle Speed Control
NHTSA recall 88V119000 · announced July 25, 1988 · filed by Paccar, Incorporated · 39 units affected
The problem
DUE TO AN INCORRECT CAB SUPPORT LEG, THROTTLE ROD WHEN SEPARATED, COULD CAUSE THROTTLE LINKAGE TO LOCK IN THE FULL THROTTLE POSITION.
The risk
IF THROTTLE LOCKED IN FULL THROTTLE POSITION WHILE THETRUCK IS MOVING, LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
What to do
INSTALL A RESTRICTOR PLATE TO THE CAB LEG.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
Notes
SYSTEM: THROTTLE LINKAGE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY COE TRUCKS.
Vehicles covered by this recall
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.