NHTSA Recall 79V029000
NHTSA Campaign Id 79V029000; Date: Nov. 27, 1978
Recalled Vehicles:
1973 Kenworth 700; 1974 Kenworth 700; 1975 Kenworth 700; 1976 Kenworth 700; 1977 Kenworth 700; 1978 Kenworth 700; 1973 Kenworth L700; 1974 Kenworth L700; 1975 Kenworth L700; 1976 Kenworth L700; 1977 Kenworth L700; 1978 Kenworth L700
Component: Vehicle Speed Control:springs
Manufactured by: Paccar, Incorporated
Affected Units:: 30,000
Recall Summary:
The involved vehicles do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 124, "accelerator control systems", in that due to the location of the lower throttle return spring and the tension in both throttle springs, the vehicle may not meet the return time specified in the standard.
How to Fix:
Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, either relocate or replace the throttle springs at no cost to owner.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: trucks. System: throttle linkage and control; return spring. Consequences of defect: under emergency conditions, the failure of the throttleto return to idle within the specified two seconds could result in loss ofvehicle control which could cause a vehicle accident.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Nov 20, 1978
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