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 - 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 #3 - 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 #4 - 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.