1989 Peterbilt 320
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
3 recalls name the 1989 Peterbilt 320. Newest first.
Throttle return springs may not be properly installed.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This would cause throttle lever to not be undersufficient tension to comply with fmvss 124.
Remedy
Correctly locate throttle return springs.
Throttle return spring may be incorrectly located.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This would cause throttle lever to not be undersufficient tension to comply with fmvss 124.
Remedy
Correctly locate throttle return springs.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This interference could result in the loss of steeringcontrol and an accident.
Remedy
Retighten or replace mounting bolts.
Owner complaints
1 complaints1 involved a crash1 deaths
Latest complaints
- Power train › Automatic transmission
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.…
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
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10162392Information Only - Quick Reference Guide for Electric harness damage repairs.
- 10159674Information Only: Proper instructions for closure of power distribution box cover to prevent corrosion.
- 10154733Information: Bendix ACOM Software version 6.16.5.0 for diagnostics may introduce an unrecoverable error. Notice to dealers to replace this version with older software version until Bendix introduces new version.
- 10143649Information - Recommended Practices for Updating ESA Software
- 10118723Fix-As-Fail: Repair for horizontal exhaust diffuser configurations with broken brackets or cracked diffuser.
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