Vehicle recall 88V119000 · July 25, 1988
1988 Peterbilt 362
Due to an incorrect cab support leg, throttle rod when separated, could cause throttle linkage to lock in the full throttle position.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 88V119000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 25, 1988
- Filed by
- PACCAR, INCORPORATED
- Owner notification
- August 29, 1988
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 39
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Vehicle speed control
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Peterbilt 362 (1988): 1988
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