5 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - WHEELS:MULTI PIECE
Posted on: 1979-10-12
Description
A casting deficiency may allow wheels to develop cracks in the spokes between the hub cap mounting area and the rim clamp pocket. Continued usage can lead to the disengaging of the rim and tire from the vehicle.
Consequence
Corrective Action
Wheels with casting defects will be replaced at no charge.
Notes
Vehicle description: heavy trucks, truck trailers, and school buses equippedwith 20 inch cast spoke wheels.system: wheels; wheel spokes.consequences of defect: rim and tire separation can result in loss of vehiclecontrol and, possibly, a vehicle accident without prior warning.note: until vehicle is inspected and corrected, visually inspect spokes forcracking prior to daily vehicle operation. If cracks are present, discontinuevehicle use until repairs are completed.
DEFECT #2 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DRUM
Posted on: 1979-12-12
Description
As a result of severe shock and vibrations, the brake spiders on the involved vehicles may develop cracks near the camshaft mounting boss. The crack propagates across the spider until the camshaft boss is completely severed from the remainder of the spider. When the camshaft boss has completely severed, the s-cam, s-cam bracket, air chamber and slack adjuster can fall away from the brake spider resulting in a no brake condition on the wheel.
Consequence
Corrective Action
The dealer will replace the front brake spiders on all affected vehicles used in snow plow dump and refuse hauling applications. This will be done at no charge.
Notes
Vehicle description: medium and heavy trucks equipped with eaton 16-1/2 by 5inch s-cam.system: service brakes: brake spiders.consequences of defect: partial loss of front braking capability and imbalancescan affect vehicle stability during sudden stops. This can contribute to avehicle accident.
DEFECT #3 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
Posted on: 1979-12-12
Description
The fuel separators on the involved vehicles may have thin walls due to a material thickness problem. The separators in these walls may crack and may allow fuel vapors or liquid fuel to leak into the engine under high pressure conditions.
Consequence
Corrective Action
The dealer will install improved separators and relocate both the separator and fuel canister without charge.
Notes
Vehicle description: buses equipped with fuel tank evaporative emissionsystems.system: fuel; fuel tank.consequences of defect: leaking fuel in the presence of a source of ignitioncould lead to a vehicle fire and injury to vehicle passengers.
DEFECT #4 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Posted on: 1979-12-13
Description
The involved vehicles do not have the required certification labels stating correct tire and rim information. These vehicles do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 120, tire selection and rims for vehicles other than passenger cars.
Consequence
Corrective Action
Dealer will inspect and replace incorrect labels free of charge.
Notes
Vehicle description: trucks.system: equipment; tire reserve load labels.consequences of defect: lacking proper label information, incorrect tires andrims could be installed during vehicle servicing. This would create an unsafedriving condition that could lead to a vehicle accident.
DEFECT #5 - PARKING BRAKE
Posted on: 1979-10-12
Description
The parking brake lever mounting bracket may bend and break due to repeated applications of the parking brake. This will create a tearing force at the bolt mounting area of the bracket.
Consequence
Corrective Action
Bent or cracked mounting brackets will be replaced and a reinforcement strap will be added to limit the lift and pull force on the bracket. This will be done without charge to owner.
Notes
Vehicle description: heavy trucks and school buses.system: parking brakes; hand brake lever bracket.consequences of defect: the parking brake could fail. If a vehicle is parked onan incline, with inoperative parking brakes, it could roll free and causeinjury and damage to persons and property.note: until the vehicle can be inspected, it should be parked with the wheelsturned in towards the curb. The wheels should be blocked, and the vehicleparked in the lowest gear. Vehicle should not be left unattended with theengine running and a normal parking brake hand lever adjustment should bemaintained. Do not adjust to higher than normal force, as this increases thepossibility of failure.