- The problem
- Possibility that a new throttle rod end was incorporated in the throttle mechanism during manufacturing. This throttle end uses a nylon bearing material. This bearing may deteriorate under certain conditions restricting throttle rod movement. Consequence of defect: the restricting of throttle rod movement causes a loss of throttle control which may result in an accident.
- The fix
- Inspection and replacement of all alinabal parts will be made by the manufacturer.
Vehicle safety record
1985 Kenworth LCF Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1985 Kenworth LCF have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in August 1985 for the vehicle speed control.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical LCF year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1985 Kenworth LCF recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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No complaints about the 1985 Kenworth LCF yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
Kenworth LCF: every year compared
All LCF years1985 Kenworth LCF vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 Kenworth LCF | 0 | 1 | C | |
| 1985 Kenworth Kenworth | 2 | 1 | D | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 1985 Kenworth LCF
Does the 1985 Kenworth LCF have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1985 Kenworth LCF: vehicle speed control (August 1985). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 1985 Kenworth LCF had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1985 Kenworth LCF a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Kenworth LCF year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
What should I do if my 1985 Kenworth LCF has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data