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Transport Canada Vehicles

1987–1988 Kenworth Truck Recall

Issued August 11, 1992
Issue
Hazard description
VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR 3306B OR 3406B ENGINES MAY EXPERIENCE A LOSS OF THE GOVERNOR SERVO PIN. THIS WOULD RESULT IN THE ENGINE AND VEHICLE CONTINUING AT THEIR SAME RESPECTIVE SPEEDS UNTIL A CHANGE IN LOAD OCCURS (I.E. TERRAIN, BRAKES OR CLUTCH) AND COULD REDUCE ENGINE BRAKING WITH A SUBSEQUENT INCREASE IN STOPPING DISTANCES AND THE RISK OF A CRASH. CORRECTION: THE RACK SERVO CYLINDER ASSEMBLY WILL BE REPLACED ON AFFECTED ENGINES.
Vehicle
KENWORTH TRUCK