9 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL
Posted on: 1979-10-12
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Possibility that parking brake lever on the right rear brake may not meet specifications.repeated use of the parking brake could cause the parking brake cable to become disengaged from the parking brake lever on the right rear brake.this will result in loss of parking brake engagement.(replace right rear parking brake lever.)
DEFECT #2 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
Posted on: 1979-10-12
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Possibility that gasoline cap gasket material might swell and restrict venting.this condition could re- sult in damage to the fuel tank.(improve gasoline tank caps and send to owners.)
DEFECT #3 - VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:SWITCH/WIRING
Posted on: 1979-10-12
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Possibility that windshield wiper switch may be inoperative under certain cold weather conditions.(inspect and replace switch.)
DEFECT #4 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
Posted on: 1979-10-12
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Possibility that brake disc to front wheel hub bolt torques may not meet specifications.loosening of one or more of these bolts could result in interference, restricting rotation of a front wheel.(inspect and retorque subject bolts as re- quired.)
DEFECT #5 - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Posted on: 1979-10-12
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Possibility that the torque on two of the auto pilot linkage nuts may not meet specifications.in addition, a cotter pin may be improperly crimped.either of these conditions could result in failure of the throttle to fully return to idle.(inspect retorque nuts and recrimp cotter pin as required.)
DEFECT #6 - STEERING:LINKAGES
Posted on: 1979-10-12
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Possible that vehicles were assembled with incorrect steering linkage tie rod assembly.extended use of vehicles with these assemblies could result in possible failure.(inspect and replace tie rod assemblies where necessary.)
DEFECT #7 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
Posted on: 1979-10-12
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Possibility that carburetor can lock in wide open throttle position due to distortion of the primary lever and/or the connecting link between primary and secondary throttles.(temporary modification followed by later replacement of subject carburetors.)
DEFECT #8 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
Posted on: 1979-10-12
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A deficiency in the gear shift lever gate mechanism could allow the retaining screws in the gate to loosen, resulting in a possible false or inaccurate positioning of the lever.(replace gear shift lever gate retaining screws with new type.)
DEFECT #9 - STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR
Posted on: 1979-10-12
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Possibility that steering shaft lower bearing on standard steering can eventually fail when operated under extreme conditions.failure of lower bearing by itself does not relate to motor vehicle safety.however, in taxicab-police service, which involves both high mileage and unusually high number of turns per mile, continued vehicle operation could result in scoring or grooving of steering shaft with eventual shaft breakage and loss of steering control.(correct by inspecting bearing and shaft and replacing bearing if necessary.)