4 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR
Posted on: 1979-10-12
Description
On the involved vehicles, the steering universal shaft assemblies may have been improperly manufactured. As a result, the assembly could fail.
Consequence
Corrective Action
Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the universal shaft assembly without charge.
Notes
Vehicle description: heavy trucks.system: steering; steering column.consequences of defect: loss of steering control, loss of vehicle control, andan accident could occur.
DEFECT #2 - WHEELS:MULTI PIECE
Posted on: 1979-10-12
Description
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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 - STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM
Posted on: 1979-10-12
Description
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Trucks.possibility road boss gliders kits were manufactured without frontwheel brakes which did not include spacer that is required to compensate forthe brake drum.as a result, glider kits were manufactured with improperspacers.this condition causes the wheel nuts to bottom on the stud before thewheel is tight.(correct by inspecting and installing spacers when necessary.)
DEFECT #4 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Posted on: 1980-06-20
Description
The bypass oil filter mounting brackets may be insufficiently welded to the radiator frame. This could allow the filter mounting bracket and oil filter to come loose, fall, and wedge themselves within the steering geometry.
Consequence
Corrective Action
Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, reweld the bracket without charge.
Notes
Vehicle description: trucks.system: structure; bypass oil filter mounting bracket.consequences of defect: loss of steering control, without prior warning, and anaccident could result.note: until the problem is corrected, a daily inspection should be made forcracks in the welds. If found, vehicle should not be operated prior to repair.