Kenworth 700 1973

Model 700 made in 1973 by Kenworth got 1 recall. There was one recall concerning vehicle speed control .

Model 1973

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - SPRINGS
79V029000PACCAR, INCORPORATEDfrom 09/01/1973 to 08/01/1978V (Vehicle)3000011/20/1978OVSCPACCAR INCORPORATED11/27/197810/12/1979571124
Defect SummaryThe 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.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryDealer will inspect and, if necessary, either relocate or replace the throttle springs at no cost to owner.
NotesVehicle description: trucks.system: throttle linkage and control; return spring.consequences of defect: under emergency conditions, the failure of the throttleto return to idle within the specified two seconds could result in loss ofvehicle control which could cause a vehicle accident.