1985 PETERBILT 310 Recalls (2)

Campaign:
85V102000 on 08/13/1985
Component:
Vehicle speed control
Affected:
850
Defect:
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.
Correction:
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.

Campaign:
86V003000 on 01/16/1986
Component:
Unknown or other
Manufactured:
10/31/1982 - 11/30/1985
Affected:
90
Defect:
Line pressure surges occur when the transmission is in high gear lockup due to a plumbing error. consequence of defect: line pressure surges could cause bodily harm through erratic fire hose delivery action.
Correction:
Rework plumbing to prevent line pressure surges.
Notes:
System: water lines.vehicle description: fire trucks equipped with allison ht 740d fire truck special transmission water pumps with high gear lockup.

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