NHTSA Recall 87V159000

NHTSA Campaign Id 87V159000; Date: Oct. 8, 1987

Trucks do not comply with fmvss 124.

Recalled Vehicles:

1987 Kenworth T600a;  1987 Kenworth T800;  1987 Kenworth W900b

Component: Vehicle Speed Control:springs

Manufactured by: Paccar, Incorporated

Affected Units:: 666

Recall Summary:

The throttle lever is not under sufficient tension.

How to Fix:

Relocate throttle return spring anchor and/or the spring anchor will be replaced.

Recall Notes:

System: throttle return spring/fmvss 124. Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks.

Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 5, 1987

Also see:

All recalls of Kenworth vehicles.

More recall documents on nhtsa.gov.