Recalls for your 1987 Kenworth T800

Recalls for 1987 Kenworth T800

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Kenworth T800

Picture taken on Avenida George Washington in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

DEFECT #1 - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:SPRINGS


Posted on: 1987-11-10
Description
The throttle lever is not under sufficient tension.

Consequence
Trucks do not comply with fmvss 124.

Corrective Action
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.

DEFECT #2 - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL


Posted on: 1988-06-30
Description
Electronic throttle sensors may fail to return to idle due to throttle pedal stop being incorrectly manufactured of aluminum instead of steel.

Consequence
This could result in loss of truck control and anaccident.

Corrective Action
Replace aluminum throttle pedal stops with a steel version, also, replace throttle potentiometer if it has been overloaded.

Notes
System: throttle sensors.vehicle description: heavy duty trucks with caterpillar peec type engines.