Vehicle recall 85V102000 · August 8, 1985
Peterbilt 310 and Kenworth LCF
Possibility that a new throttle rod end was incorporated in the throttle mechanism during manufacturing.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Possibility that a new throttle rod end was incorporated in the throttle mechanism during manufacturing. This throttle end uses a nylon bearing material. This bearing may deteriorate under certain conditions restricting throttle rod movement. Consequence of defect: the restricting of throttle rod movement causes a loss of throttle control which may result in an accident.
- Remedy
- Inspection and replacement of all alinabal parts will be made by the manufacturer.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: heavy trucks, low cab forward, manufactured by kenworthmexicana. System: throttle rod.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 85V102000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 8, 1985
- Filed by
- PACCAR, INCORPORATED
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 850
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Vehicle speed control
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Kenworth LCF (1982-1985): 1985, 1984, 1983, 1982
- Peterbilt 310 (1982-1985): 1985, 1984, 1983, 1982
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