Vehicle speed control: springsRecall 87V-159 · Kenworth vehicles
PACCAR, INCORPORATED recall 87V-159 covers 666 Kenworth vehicles for a vehicle speed control: springs problem, reported to NHTSA on October 8, 1987.
Source: NHTSA recall 87V159000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
What's wrong
The problem
THE THROTTLE LEVER IS NOT UNDER SUFFICIENT TENSION.
The risk
TRUCKS DO NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 124.
What to do
The fix
RELOCATE THROTTLE RETURN SPRING ANCHOR AND/OR THE SPRING ANCHOR WILL BE REPLACED.
SYSTEM: THROTTLE RETURN SPRING/FMVSS 124.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS.
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 July 1, 1987 to August 1, 1987. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.