Unknown or otherRecall 86V-003 · Kenworth and Peterbilt vehicles

PACCAR, INCORPORATED recall 86V-003 covers 90 Kenworth and Peterbilt vehicles for a unknown or other problem, reported to NHTSA on December 7, 1986.

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Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet
Vehicles affected903 models
ReportedDec 7, 1986Owners notified Apr 28, 1986
Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 86V003000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

LINE PRESSURE SURGES OCCUR WHEN THE TRANSMISSION IS IN HIGH GEAR LOCKUP DUE TO A PLUMBING ERROR. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: LINE PRESSURE SURGES COULD CAUSE BODILY HARM THROUGH ERRATIC FIRE HOSE DELIVERY ACTION.

What to do

The fix

REWORK PLUMBING TO PREVENT LINE PRESSURE SURGES.

SYSTEM: WATER LINES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FIRE TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH ALLISON HT 740D FIRE TRUCK SPECIAL TRANSMISSION WATER PUMPS WITH HIGH GEAR LOCKUP.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

3 models

Vehicles in this recall

Built from November 1, 1982 to December 1, 1985. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.