Peterbilt 320 1989
Model 320 made in 1989 by Peterbilt got 1 consumer complain as well as 3 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference to power train. . There were some recalls concerningsteering and vehicle speed control.
Model 1989
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING - GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | ||||||||||||||||
| 89V058000 | PACCAR, INCORPORATED | from 04/01/1988 to 03/01/1989 | V (Vehicle) | 569 | 06/05/1989 | MFR | PACCAR INCORPORATED | 04/07/1989 | 04/25/1989 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Steering gear mounting bolts may not have been tightened to the proper torque value and could loosen and interfere with the pitman arm on steering gear. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This interference could result in the loss of steeringcontrol and an accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Retighten or replace mounting bolts. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: steering gear mounting bolts.vehicle description: heavy-duty trucks. | |||||||||||||||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - SPRINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 89V136000 | PACCAR, INCORPORATED | from 01/01/1989 to 07/01/1989 | V (Vehicle) | 56 | 12/06/1989 | MFR | PACCAR INCORPORATED | 08/10/1989 | 08/21/1989 | 571 | 124 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Throttle return spring may be incorrectly located. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This would cause throttle lever to not be undersufficient tension to comply with fmvss 124. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Correctly locate throttle return springs. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System:throttle return springs/fmvss 124.vehicle description:heavy duty trucks. | |||||||||||||||
| 89V135000 | PACCAR, INCORPORATED | from 01/01/1987 to 07/01/1989 | V (Vehicle) | 1305 | 12/06/1989 | MFR | PACCAR INCORPORATED | 08/10/1989 | 08/24/1989 | 571 | 124 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Throttle return springs may not be properly installed. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This would cause throttle lever to not be undersufficient tension to comply with fmvss 124. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Correctly locate throttle return springs. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System:throttle return springs/fmvss 124.vehicle description:heavy duty trucks. | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 01/22/1999 | 01/01/1991 | ||
| The peterbilt 320 - with an allison 754 ht transmission (automatic mechanical) has two (2) separate deadly defects: illusory neutral defect - shift indicator in cab reads neutral and vibration of vehicle causes the transmission to go into gear. this vehicle is usually used as refuse vehicles. this defects occurs usually when pto is on, which causes high rpms. the driver thinks the transmission is in neutral because the shift indicator in the cab shows neutral and the transmission is not engaged (that is, the vehicle will remain motionless on level ground). . instead, the transmission is really is in between the neutral and drive positions. the vibration from the pto causes the transmission to unexpectedly drop into drive. the allison automatic transmission drops into drive (with high rpms) and the parking brake does not hold vehicle. thus, the brakes are defective and the transmission is defective. in addition to a fatality, we have many drivers who have experienced this same defect. the illusory neutral defect occurs after shift cable stretches and/or becomes mal-adjusted. *ak | |||