POSSIBILITY THAT A NEW THROTTLE ROD END WAS INCORPORATED IN THE THROTTLE MECHANISM DURING MANUFACTURING
— Recall Campaign #85V102000
POSSIBILITY THAT A NEW THROTTLE ROD END WAS INCORPORATED IN THE THROTTLE MECHANISM DURING MANUFACTURING. THIS THROTTLE END USES A NYLON BEARING MATERIAL. THIS BEARING MAY DETERIORATE UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS RESTRICTING THROTTLE ROD MOVEMENT. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THE RESTRICTING OF THROTTLE ROD MOVEMENT CAUSES A LOSS OF THROTTLE CONTROL WHICH MAY RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 850 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
85V102000
| Manufacturer: | PETERBILT MOTOR COMPANY |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | August 08, 1985 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 85V102000 |
| Units affected: | 850 |
- Description:
- POSSIBILITY THAT A NEW THROTTLE ROD END WAS INCORPORATED IN THE THROTTLE MECHANISM DURING MANUFACTURING. THIS THROTTLE END USES A NYLON BEARING MATERIAL. THIS BEARING MAY DETERIORATE UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS RESTRICTING THROTTLE ROD MOVEMENT. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THE RESTRICTING OF THROTTLE ROD MOVEMENT CAUSES A LOSS OF THROTTLE CONTROL WHICH MAY RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
- Consequeces:
- Corrective action:
- INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT OF ALL ALINABAL PARTS WILL BE MADE BY THE MANUFACTURER.
- Notes:
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS, LOW CAB FORWARD, MANUFACTURED BY KENWORTHMEXICANA. SYSTEM: THROTTLE ROD.