2 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
Posted on: 1987-02-13
Description
Crossmember can be overstressed and can fail, allowing the broken crossmember to protude above the top of the frame and interfere with chassis components.
Consequence
Trailer handling could be affected during turningmaneuvers which could result in loss of truck control and a crash. Also, acompletely separated crossmember could affect height of suspension air springsand the resulting lean could result in loss of control.
Corrective Action
Installation of a bolted double plate type crossmember to replace the standard channel type crossmember.
Notes
System: rear crossmember with neway air suspension.vehicle description: heavy duty trucks:dm,f,fm,mc,mce,mh,mr,r,rd,rs,rl,rw,rwl,rws and u models equipped with neway airride drive axle suspension.
DEFECT #2 - WHEELS:CENTER SECTION
Posted on: 1979-10-12
Description
Consequence
Corrective Action
Notes
Trucks equipped with aluminum wheels 22.5x7.50.possibility that wheels weremachined in a convex out-of/flat condition on the inside wheel mountingsurface.if this condition exists, it may increase the assembly stress on thehub and cause it to fail.(correct by inspecting and replacing with propermachined wheel where necessary).