2 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR
Posted on: 1981-10-27
Description
Steering shaft binder bolts on certain vehicles are either loose or over-tightened. Either condition can lead to a separation of the steering shaft from the steering column, even if the factory installed bolt has been properly retightened.
Consequence
Corrective Action
Unique bolts have been designed for this campaign and will be installed along with new nuts. This will be done at no charge to owner.
Notes
Vehicle description: trucks.system: steering; steering shaft binder bolts.consequences of defect: shaft separation could result in loss of vehiclecontrol and an accident.note: as a precaution, immediately check the binder bolts on the steering shaftfor looseness. If they are loose, tighten them to 60 ft-lbs torque. Tighteningbolts does not permanently remedy the defect. New bolts and nuts must beinstalled.
DEFECT #2 - 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.