Kenworth and Peterbilt Recall 82V034000: Vehicle Speed Control, Linkages
NHTSA recall 82V034000 · announced April 14, 1982 · filed by Paccar, Incorporated · 40 units affected
The problem
IT MAY BE POSSIBLE FOR THE LCF THROTTLE ROD BELL CRANK TO MAKE CONTACT WITH THE RADIATOR SEAL. THIS CAN RESULT IN REDUCED ENGINE PERFORMANCE AND/OR THROTTLE RETURN.
What to do
DEALER WILL MODIFY THE DRIVER SIDE RADIATOR SEAL TO ELIMINATE THE POSSIBILITY OF INTERFERENCE WITH THE THROTTLE ROD BELL CRANK.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSION.SYSTEM: THROTTLE LINKAGES AND CONTROL; THROTTLE ROD BELL CRANK/RADIATOR.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: AN IMPROPER THROTTLE RETURN COULD RESULT IN LOSS OFVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
Vehicles covered by this recall
- 1977 Kenworth Kenworth
- 1978 Kenworth Kenworth
- 1979 Kenworth Kenworth
- 1980 Kenworth Kenworth
- 1981 Kenworth Kenworth
- 1982 Kenworth Kenworth
- 1977 Peterbilt Peterbilt
- 1978 Peterbilt Peterbilt
- 1979 Peterbilt Peterbilt
- 1980 Peterbilt Peterbilt
- 1981 Peterbilt Peterbilt
- 1982 Peterbilt Peterbilt
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.