- 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
1988 Peterbilt 320 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1988 Peterbilt 320 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in August 1989 for the springs.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical 320 year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1988 Peterbilt 320 recalls 2
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
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- This interference could result in the loss of steeringcontrol and an accident.
- The fix
- RETIGHTEN OR REPLACE MOUNTING BOLTS.
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Peterbilt 320: every year compared
All 320 years1988 Peterbilt 320 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 Peterbilt 320 | 0 | 2 | C | |
| 1988 Peterbilt Peterbilt | 1 | 4 | C | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 1988 Peterbilt 320
Does the 1988 Peterbilt 320 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 1988 Peterbilt 320: springs (August 1989); gear box (other than rack and pinion) (April 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 1988 Peterbilt 320 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1988 Peterbilt 320 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 58 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as 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 1988 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