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Kenworth T800 Recall 87V159: Vehicle Speed Control:Springs

NHTSA campaign 87V159, reported October 8, 1987, 666 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 87V159PACCAR, INCORPORATED
Component
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:SPRINGS
Problem
THE THROTTLE LEVER IS NOT UNDER SUFFICIENT TENSION.
Risk
TRUCKS DO NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 124.
Remedy
RELOCATE THROTTLE RETURN SPRING ANCHOR AND/OR THE SPRING ANCHOR WILL BE REPLACED.
Notes
SYSTEM: THROTTLE RETURN SPRING/FMVSS 124.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS.

Affected vehicles

Kenworth T600A1987
Kenworth T8001987
Kenworth W900B1987