How many recalls does the 1988 Peterbilt 362 have?

The 1988 Peterbilt 362 has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 1988 Peterbilt 362 has an open recall?

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1988 Peterbilt 362 Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1988 Peterbilt 362 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 39 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 88V119000 1988-07-25 39 affected

Defect

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.

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1988 Peterbilt 362 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.