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Safety recall · 86V003000

Unknown or other Kenworth, Peterbilt recall

PACCAR, INCORPORATED reported this recall to NHTSA on December 7, 1986. It covers about 90 vehicles across 14 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
86V003000
Reported
Dec 7, 1986
Vehicles
90
Area
Other & unknown

The problem

Line pressure surges occur when the transmission is in high gear lockup due to a plumbing error. Consequence of defect: line pressure surges could cause bodily harm through erratic fire hose delivery action.

The fix

Rework plumbing to prevent line pressure surges.

Contacts

System: water lines. Vehicle description: fire trucks equipped with allison ht 740d fire truck special transmission water pumps with high gear lockup.

What to do

  1. Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Kenworth, Peterbilt dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 86V003000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
1982 Kenworth L70006F
1983 Kenworth L70005F
1984 Kenworth L70001C
1985 Kenworth L70001C
1986 Kenworth L70001C
1983 Kenworth W900B01B
1984 Kenworth W900B01B
1985 Kenworth W900B02C
1986 Kenworth W900B02C
1982 Peterbilt 31007F
1983 Peterbilt 31006F
1984 Peterbilt 31002C
1985 Peterbilt 31002C
1986 Peterbilt 31001B

Questions

Is the 86V003000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. PACCAR, INCORPORATED's dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 86V003000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 86V003000 announced?

PACCAR, INCORPORATED reported it to NHTSA on December 7, 1986. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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