Kenworth T600a 1987

Model T600a made in 1987 by Kenworth got 3 recalls. There were some recalls concerningstructure, vehicle speed control.

Model 1987

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS
87V161000PACCAR, INCORPORATEDfrom 07/01/1986 to 10/01/1987V (Vehicle)140011/05/1987MFRPACCAR INCORPORATED10/15/198710/26/1987
Defect SummaryFasteners used to support the side skirt assembly may fail.
Consequence SummarySide skirt assembly may separate from truck.
Corrective SummaryInstall two supporting angles to prevent skirt assembly separation.
NotesSystem: side skirt assemblyvehicle description: heavy duty trucks with false sheet metal and/or a batterybox under the cab.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - ACCELERATOR PEDAL
88V099000PACCAR, INCORPORATEDfrom 06/01/1987 to 03/01/1988V (Vehicle)28307/15/1988MFRPACCAR INCORPORATED06/24/198806/30/1988
Defect SummaryElectronic throttle sensors may fail to return to idle due to throttle pedal stop being incorrectly manufactured of aluminum instead of steel.
Consequence SummaryThis could result in loss of truck control and anaccident.
Corrective SummaryReplace aluminum throttle pedal stops with a steel version, also, replace throttle potentiometer if it has been overloaded.
NotesSystem: throttle sensors.vehicle description: heavy duty trucks with caterpillar peec type engines.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - SPRINGS
87V159000PACCAR, INCORPORATEDfrom 07/01/1987 to 08/01/1987V (Vehicle)66610/05/1987MFRPACCAR INCORPORATED10/08/198711/10/1987571124
Defect SummaryThe throttle lever is not under sufficient tension.
Consequence SummaryTrucks do not comply with fmvss 124.
Corrective SummaryRelocate throttle return spring anchor and/or the spring anchor will be replaced.
NotesSystem: throttle return spring/fmvss 124.vehicle description: heavy duty trucks.