Recall 88V099000: 1987–1988 Kenworth W900B and 2 other models

Report received

Jun 24, 1988

Manufacturer

Paccar, incorporated

Potentially affected

283vehicles

Model years

1987–1988

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

Electronic throttle sensors may fail to return to idle due to throttle pedal stop being incorrectly manufactured of aluminum instead of steel.

Possible consequence

This could result in loss of truck control and anaccident.

Remedy

Replace aluminum throttle pedal stops with a steel version, also, replace throttle potentiometer if it has been overloaded.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1987 Kenworth T600A0 complaints
• 1988 Kenworth T600A0 complaints
• 1987 Kenworth T8000 complaints
• 1988 Kenworth T8000 complaints
• 1987 Kenworth W900B0 complaints
• 1988 Kenworth W900B0 complaints