Kenworth · Canada · High
Kenworth L700, C.O.E. +1 more: Not Entered
Affects Kenworth L700, C.O.E., Hustler · 1973–1978 — about 3K vehicles.
The hazard
THE THROTTLE RETURN SPRINGS ON THE SUBJECT VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH CUMMINS, DETROIT DIESEL ENGINES MAYU NOT RETURN THE ENGINE THROTTLE TO THE IDLE POSITION WITHIN THE TIME LIMITS APECIFIED BY CANADA MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD 124 - ACCELERATOR CONTROL SYSTEM. THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE A MOMENTARY LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE UNDER EMERGENCY CONDITIONS.
What to do
Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational