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  NHTSA Recall 82V034000

NHTSA Campaign Id 82V034000; Date: Apr. 14, 1982

icon1 Recalled Vehicles:

1977 Kenworth Kenworth 1978 Kenworth Kenworth 1979 Kenworth Kenworth 1980 Kenworth Kenworth 1981 Kenworth Kenworth 1982 Kenworth Kenworth 1977 Peterbilt Peterbilt 1978 Peterbilt Peterbilt 1979 Peterbilt Peterbilt 1980 Peterbilt Peterbilt 1981 Peterbilt Peterbilt 1982 Peterbilt Peterbilt

Component: Vehicle Speed Control:linkages

Manufactured by: Paccar, Incorporated

Affected Units:: 40

icon3 Recall Summary:

It may be possible for the lcf throttle rod bell crank to make contact with the radiator seal. This can result in reduced engine performance and/or throttle return.

icon2 How to Fix:

Dealer will modify the driver side radiator seal to eliminate the possibility of interference with the throttle rod bell crank.

icon4 Recall Notes:

Vehicle description: trucks equipped with manual transmission. System: throttle linkages and control; throttle rod bell crank/radiator. Consequences of defect: an improper throttle return could result in loss ofvehicle speed control and an accident.

Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jun 25, 1982

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