- The problem
- Throttle return springs may not be properly installed.
- The risk
- This would cause throttle lever to not be undersufficient tension to comply with fmvss 124.
- The fix
- CORRECTLY LOCATE THROTTLE RETURN SPRINGS.
Vehicle safety record
1987 Peterbilt 320 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1987 Peterbilt 320 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in August 1989 for the springs.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical 320 year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1987 Peterbilt 320 recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
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All 320 yearsQuestions about the 1987 Peterbilt 320
Does the 1987 Peterbilt 320 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1987 Peterbilt 320: springs (August 1989). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 1987 Peterbilt 320 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1987 Peterbilt 320 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 80 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical Peterbilt 320 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Peterbilt 320 years have the most complaints?
1989 (1), 2010 (1), 2012 (1). See every Peterbilt 320 year compared.
What should I do if my 1987 Peterbilt 320 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data