12 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - TRAILER HITCHES
Posted on: 1980-03-31
Description
Cracks may develop in the trucks rear towing crossmember which supports the trailer hitch and to which the safety cables are attached. Should these cracks progress to the point of complete separation, the crossmember and the trailer could become detached from the truck.
Consequence
Corrective Action
Dealer will replace the a frames and any other damaged parts at no charge to owner.
Notes
Vehicle description: trucks equipped with a rear towing crossmember and aframe assembly.system: structure; rear towing crossmember.consequences of defect: trailer detachment can occur without prior warning,resulting in a vehicle accident.
DEFECT #2 - STEERING:LINKAGES
Posted on: 1979-10-12
Description
The involved vehicles contain defective ball studs that were improperly heat-treated and thus contain cracks. These studs, located in the pitman arm, could eventually fracture in the threaded portion under the retaining nut.
Consequence
Corrective Action
The dealer will replace the defective pitman arm ball stud with a new one, without charge.
Notes
Vehicle description: heavy trucks.system: steering; ball stud.consequences of defect: loss of steering control could result, causing loss ofvehicle control and an accident.
DEFECT #3 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Posted on: 1979-10-12
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Equipped with kelsey-hayes wheel anti-lock control system.oct.15, 1974 thrujan.7, 1975.possibility of the anti-lock system failure.the computermodule contains a number of pin connectors which may be defective and couldcause a loss of wheel anti-lock control without warning to the driver.such afailure of the system would not cause the anti-lock inoperative warning lightto function.(correct by inspectingand replacing computer module with improveddesign where necessary)%r th
DEFECT #4 - TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
Posted on: 1979-10-12
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Freightliner campaign no fl-0032, fl-0029, fl-0154.tractor.possibility thatthe fifth wheel slider assembly may develop cracks in the saddle plate adjacentto the welds for the fifth wheel brackets.if this condition exists the fifthwheel could disconnect from the slider plate assembly.(correct by inspectingand replacing saddle assembly where necessary).
DEFECT #5 - TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
Posted on: 1979-10-12
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Freightliner campaign no fl-0037.equipped with asf-400c.possibility thatthe asf-400c taperloc saddle assembly slider may develop cracks in the weldthat attaches the brackets to the slider saddle plate.if this condition existthe fifth wheel could disconnect from the slider plate assembly.(correct byinspecting and replacing saddle where necessary).
DEFECT #6 - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Posted on: 1979-10-12
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Freightliner campaign no fl-0026.trucks w/william air control acceleratortreadle valve.possibility that the valve cage assembly, an internal part ofthe accelerator systems, could fracture resulting in an air leak or completemalfunction.if this occurs, it may result in poor acceleration or thethrottle sticking in any position.(correct by inspecting and installingimproved valve repair kit).
DEFECT #7 - SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:HANGER/BRACKET
Posted on: 1979-10-12
Description
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Freightliner campaign no fl-0028.tractor.possibility that the suspensionbeam hanger brackets on the tandem rear axles may develop cracks after 200,000milesof over-the-road service.if this condition exists it can eventuallycause the brackets to fail and can result in loss of vehicle control.thisrecall supplements 71-0071 initiated on april 23, 1971 for the same defect.(correct by inspecting and replacing brackets where necessary).
DEFECT #8 - STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Posted on: 1979-10-12
Description
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Freightliner campaign no fl-0027.trucks equipped with air-o-matic powersteering systems.possibility that the pins that attach a cap to the pistonassembly in the drag link torque valve in the air-o-matic powersteeringsystems, may not be adequate to retain the cap to the piston for the durationof its expected life.(correct by inspecting and replacing torque valves withnew ones).
DEFECT #9 - STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Posted on: 1979-10-12
Description
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Freightliner campaign no fl-0030.trucks.possibility that the crossmembersmay develop fatigue cracks in the tow hitch bracing rods.if this occurs itcould allow the tow hitch crossmembers to separate from the bracing rods and/orthe chassis frame members.(correct by inspecting and modifying thecrossmember bracing system).
DEFECT #10 - STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Posted on: 1979-10-12
Description
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Tractor.built june 1,1973 to april 25, 1974.possibility that thecrossmember in the tow hitch attachment area may develop fatigue cracks.thiscondition, if it exists, can ultimately allow the tow hitch to separate fromthe crossmember.(correct by inspecting and modifying all crossmembers byadding a double plate behind tow hitch attaching bolts).
DEFECT #11 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:CONTROLS
Posted on: 1979-10-12
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Truck.manf'd after aug.1967.possibility that fatigue cracks can developin the area of the brake pedal around the pivot pin holes.(correct byinspecting and replacing pedal with an improved design)
DEFECT #12 - WHEELS:CENTER SECTION
Posted on: 1979-10-12
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Truck tractor.built oct.1973 to mar.8,1974.possibility that forgedaluminum drop center disc wheels were machined outside of tolerances in such away as to impose severe stresses on the wheel hub.this condition, if itexists, can cause fatigue failure in the cast aluminum hub.(correct byinspecting and replacing wheels and hubs where necessary).