DUE TO AN INCORRECT CAB SUPPORT LEG, THROTTLE ROD WHEN SEPARATED
— Recall Campaign #88V119000
DUE TO AN INCORRECT CAB SUPPORT LEG, THROTTLE ROD WHEN SEPARATED, COULD CAUSE THROTTLE LINKAGE TO LOCK IN THE FULL THROTTLE POSITION.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 39 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
88V119000
| Manufacturer: | PACCAR Incorporated |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | July 25, 1988 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 88V119000 |
| Units affected: | 39 |
- Description:
- DUE TO AN INCORRECT CAB SUPPORT LEG, THROTTLE ROD WHEN SEPARATED, COULD CAUSE THROTTLE LINKAGE TO LOCK IN THE FULL THROTTLE POSITION.
- Consequeces:
- IF THROTTLE LOCKED IN FULL THROTTLE POSITION WHILE THETRUCK IS MOVING, LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
- Corrective action:
- INSTALL A RESTRICTOR PLATE TO THE CAB LEG.
- Notes:
- SYSTEM: THROTTLE LINKAGE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY COE TRUCKS.