Vehicle recall 87V159000 · October 8, 1987
Kenworth T600A, T800 and 1 more model
The throttle lever is not under sufficient tension.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The throttle lever is not under sufficient tension.
- Consequence
- Trucks do not comply with FMVSS 124.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 87V159000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 8, 1987
- Filed by
- PACCAR, INCORPORATED
- Owner notification
- October 5, 1987
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 666
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Vehicle speed control › Springs
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Kenworth T600A (1987): 1987
- Kenworth T800 (1987): 1987
- Kenworth W900B (1987): 1987
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