| Make : PETERBILT | Model : 362 | Year : 1988 |
| Build Dates : 19870701 - 19880601 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 88V119000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19880829 | Date Received by ODI: 19880725 | Date Added to Database: 19880804 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: PACCAR, INCORPORATED | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: PACCAR INCORPORATED | ||
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| Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 39 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
DUE TO AN INCORRECT CAB SUPPORT LEG, THROTTLE ROD WHEN SEPARATED, COULD CAUSE THROTTLE LINKAGE TO LOCK IN THE FULL THROTTLE POSITION. |
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Consequence:
IF THROTTLE LOCKED IN FULL THROTTLE POSITION WHILE THETRUCK IS MOVING, LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT. |
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Remedy:
INSTALL A RESTRICTOR PLATE TO THE CAB LEG. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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