5 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
Posted on: 1979-10-12
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Truck tractors.possibility that steering gear cover that provides oil to oneside of the cylinder was improperly drilled.the cylinder was improperlydrilled.the problem exists only when this steering gear is used with anauxiliary cylinder, or rotary cylinder (slave gear).under thesecircumstances, a hydraulic lock can occur causing loss of steering control.(correct by inspecting and replacing steering gear where necessary).heavytruck.
DEFECT #2 - WHEELS:MULTI PIECE
Posted on: 1979-10-12
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White campaign no 7602.truck tractors manufactured from september 27, 1974 tofebruary1, 1976.possibility that rim clamps made from malleable iron castingswere installed insteas of specified steel forged part.if this conditionexists, cracked or broken clamps could result in loss of tire and rim, thus,affecting vehicle control.(correct by inspecting and replacing with clampsmade of acceptable material).
DEFECT #3 - WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS
Posted on: 1979-10-12
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White campaign no 7610.truck.possibility that improper wheel nuts for discwheels were used in production.these nuts do not properly fit the taperedmounting holes in wheels.(correct by inspecting and replacing with properwheel mounting nuts).heavy truck.
DEFECT #4 - STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR
Posted on: 1979-10-12
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White campaign no 7509.possibility that a tolerance build up may causequestionable steering column clearance.the lack of proper clearance may sideload the lower steering column shaft and bearing, causing possible fatiguefailure of the shaft in the spline area.(correct by inspecting and installinga new designed clamp if clearance exists.if only zero clearance new columnwill be installed).
DEFECT #5 - LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Posted on: 1979-10-12
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Possibility that the cab latching mechanism will unlatch with transverse cab toframe movement by an approximate 2 degrees frame twist and combined shock load.(correct by inspecting and installing metal to metal stop plate to limittransverse movement).