NHTSA recall 03V245000
Vehicle speed control
Kenworth T800
Reported Jul 9, 200318 vehicles affectedPACCAR INCORPORATEDBuilt Apr 1, 1995 – Dec 31, 1997
The defect
On certain vehicles equipped with cummins electronic control modules on the C8.3G and L10G engines, the ecm does not have the ability to detect a throttle fail-safe engine shutdown command. this could result in an unanticipated, uncommanded open throttle condition without warning.
The risk
If this event occurs, the vehicle operator will not have control of the engine speed, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
The remedy
Cummins will notify the customers and replace the ecm. owners should contact cummins at 1-800-343-7357 or kenworth at 1-425-828-5440.