Defect Description For Recall
Electronic Throttle Sensors May Fail To Return To Idle Due To Throttle Pedal Stop Being Incorrectly Manufactured Of Aluminum Instead Of Steel.
Make Of Vehicle
KENWORTH
Model Of Vehicle
T800
Year
1988
Recall Campaign Number
88V099000
Component Description
Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal
Effect Of Defect
This Could Result In Loss Of Truck Control And Anaccident.
Fix Defect
Replace Aluminum Throttle Pedal Stops With A Steel Version, Also, Replace Throttle Potentiometer If It Has Been Overloaded.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Paccar, Incorporated
Start Of Manufacture
19870601
End Of Manufacture
19880301
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
283
Date Owners Notified
19880715
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Paccar Incorporated
Date Report Received
19880624