Recalls for 1972 Crane Crane

DEFECT #1 - POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

Posted on: 1979-10-12
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Crane campaign no n/a.ready-mix carrier w/bd70,000 axle.possibility thatunder extreme load, cracks could develop in the axle spindle.if thiscondition exists it is possible that a failure of the wheel spindle couldresult in the loss of a wheel.(correct byinspecting and replace with new axlewhere necessary).

DEFECT #2 - STEERING:LINKAGES

Posted on: 1979-10-12
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Crane campaign no.heavy duty dump and ready mix.possibility that the frontsteering axle may be defective.if this condition exists, failure of thesteering arm would result in loss of steering control.(correct by inspectingand replacing with new improved steering axle).

DEFECT #3 - POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:UNIVERSAL JOINT

Posted on: 1979-10-12
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Crane campaign no n/a.dump and ready mix equipped with fds-1800 front axledrive.possibility that under certain operational maneuvers, universal jointon front axle drive may become misaligned and/or contact axle housing.thiscould interfere with vehicle control.(correct by inspecting and makingnecessary modifications.)