Recall 79V029000: Paccar, incorporated
- Report received
- Nov 27, 1978
- Manufacturer
- Paccar, incorporated
- Potentially affected
- 30,000vehicles
- Model years
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Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
The involved vehicles do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 124, "accelerator control systems", in that due to the location of the lower throttle return spring and the tension in both throttle springs, the vehicle may not meet the return time specified in the standard.
Remedy
Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, either relocate or replace the throttle springs at no cost to owner.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.