Recalls for 1975 Fmc Fmc

DEFECT #1 - STEERING:LINKAGES

Posted on: 1979-10-12
Description
On the involved vehicles, the four steering control tubes in the steering linkage assembly may be subject to fatigue failure due to low material strength.  Should this failure occur, steering control would be seriously limited.

Consequence


Corrective Action
Dealer will install improved steering control tubes of higher material strength and increased wall thickness, without charge to owner.

Notes
Vehicle description: transit buses.system: steering; steering linkage.consequences of defect: steering control tube failure may cause a loss ofvehicle control and an accident.note: owner is advised to discontinue driving the vehicle, except whencautiously driving it in to be repaired.

DEFECT #2 - VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

Posted on: 1979-10-12
Description


Consequence


Corrective Action


Notes
Fmc campaign no 2902-10002.bus.possibility that the windows fail to complywith fmvss no.217, bus retention and release.if this condition exists, achild or elderly person could have difficulty in releasing the emergency existbar and could result in injury to occupants if an emergency arose and they wereunable to make a quick exit.(correct by inspecting and replacing emergencyrelease bar latch clips with new revised type clips).

DEFECT #3 - STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM

Posted on: 1980-07-18
Description
The studs which fasten the steering and tie rod arms to the steering knuckle may fail.  This is due to an improper key fit which could cause an unusual strain on these studs.

Consequence


Corrective Action
A dana/spicer field repair kit will be installed to eliminate the problem at no charge to owner.

Notes
Vehicle description: street sweepers.system: steering; steering arm and tie rod arm; attachment studs.consequences of defect: failure of these studs would result in separation ofthe steering and tie rod arms, loss of vehicle control and, possibly, anaccident.note: owner is advised to check immediately to assure the tightness of the studnuts on the drive axle (front) steering arm.

DEFECT #4 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Posted on: 1979-10-12
Description
The brake tubes which supply the hydraulic fluid through the system may be losing fluid.  Thus the tubes may be more subject to corrosion, especially under certain climatic conditions.

Consequence


Corrective Action
Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the brake tubes, without charge to owner.

Notes
Vehicle description: motorhomes.system: service brakes; brake tubes.consequences of defect: braking capability would be adversely affected, whichcould lead to loss of vehicle control and an accident.note: a warning light on the instrument panel should alert driver to trouble inthe braking system.