Vehicle recall 82V034000 · April 14, 1982

Kenworth Kenworth and Peterbilt Peterbilt

It may be possible for the lcf throttle rod bell crank to make contact with the radiator seal.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: 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.
Remedy: Dealer will modify the driver side radiator seal to eliminate the possibility of interference with the throttle rod bell crank.
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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 82V034000
Reported to NHTSA: April 14, 1982
Filed by: PACCAR, INCORPORATED
Owner notification: June 25, 1982
Vehicles potentially affected: 40
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Vehicle speed control › Linkages

Recall 82V034000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Kenworth Kenworth (1977-1982): 1982, 1981, 1980, 1979, 1978, 1977
Peterbilt Peterbilt (1977-1982): 1982, 1981, 1980, 1979, 1978, 1977

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