Recalls for your 1973 Kenworth L700

Recalls for 1973 Kenworth L700

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P.B. Coleman Kenworth L700

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P.B. Coleman Kenworth L700

Courtesy of Ray and Ross (the Snaws2 collection).

DEFECT #1 - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:SPRINGS


Posted on: 1979-10-12
Description
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.

Consequence


Corrective Action
Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, either relocate or replace the throttle springs at no cost to owner.

Notes
Vehicle 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.