Safety Recalls of Kenworth 700 Vehicles

There has been 1 safety recall for the Kenworth 700. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Kenworth 700.

NHTSA Recall #: 79V029000; 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
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. ... Details of this recall 🔎

Table 1. Historical Recalls of Kenworth 700 Vehicles

Date Component Vehicle Affected
Nov. 27, 1978   Vehicle Speed Control:springs 30,000


Table 2. Recall Statistics of Kenworth 700 Model Years

Model# Recalls
1978 Kenworth 700 1
1977 Kenworth 700 1
1976 Kenworth 700 1
1975 Kenworth 700 1
1974 Kenworth 700 1
1973 Kenworth 700 1