3 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - PARKING BRAKE:DRIVELINE:AIR
Posted on: 1982-02-01
Description
The service and parking brakes on the involved vehicles do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, air brake systems. Use of the vehicle by individuals not familiar with its braking capabilities may result in longer deceleration times.
Consequence
Corrective Action
The dealer will inspect and, if necessary, install two spring brake chambers at no cost to owner.
Notes
Vehicle description: trucks.system: service and parking brakes; air.consequences of defect: longer deceleration can lead to a loss of vehiclecontrol and an accident.note: the owner is advised to maintain proper tractor and trailer brakeadjustments and become familiarized with the vehicles decelerationcapabilities. The tractor trailer should be parked using the tractor onlybrakes (blue knob) first, then applying the trailer brakes. It may be necessaryto block vehicles wheels.
DEFECT #2 - STEERING:LINKAGES:LINK:DRAG:CONNECTION
Posted on: 1979-10-12
Description
Consequence
Corrective Action
Notes
White motor co campaign no 7406.6000 series.manufactured with garrisonpower steering.possibility that the front axle steering knuckle can interferewith the control valve an integral part of the power steering drag link.ifthis condition exists ball stud may wear excessively and permit the drag linkto disengage from the arm assembly, causing loss of vehicle control.(correctby inspecting and replacing front axle steering knuckle assembly wherenecessary).
DEFECT #3 - VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES
Posted on: 1984-05-17
Description
On the involved vehicles, the windshield wiper linkage arm may break at the pivot pin weld area. This would render both the right and left hand wipers inoperative.
Consequence
Corrective Action
Dealer will install a new wiper linkage with pin collar support without charge to owner.
Notes
Vehicle description: heavy trucks.system: visual; windshield wiper linkage arm.consequences of defect: inoperative windshield wipers could contribute to avehicle accident in adverse weather conditions.note: to reduce the chances of failure, wipers should only be operated on a wetwindshield and should be turned on at the lowest speed and then increasedgradually.