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  NHTSA Recall 82V133000

NHTSA Campaign Id 82V133000; Date: Dec. 28, 1982

icon1 Recalled Vehicles:

1980 Kenworth Kenworth 1981 Kenworth Kenworth 1980 Peterbilt Peterbilt 1981 Peterbilt Peterbilt

Component: Electrical System:alternator/generator/regulator

Manufactured by: Paccar, Incorporated

Affected Units:: 557

icon3 Recall Summary:

On certain vehicles, the air starter valves may become internally damaged during normal operation. This may result in a malfunction of the valve, causing the air starter to self actuate and start the engine of an unattended vehicle.

icon2 How to Fix:

The dealer will replace the valve with a current production version at no cost to owner.

icon4 Recall Notes:

Vehicle description: trucks equipped with sealco air starters. System: electrical; starter valve. Consequences of defect: this condition could occur without prior warning, whilethe vehicle is parked or being serviced and may result in a vehicle accidentand personal injury.

Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Apr 11, 1983

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All recalls of Kenworth vehicles.

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