6 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - STEERING:LINKAGES
Posted on: 1984-04-04
Description
A bolt may not have been fully tightened on the pitman arm and retaining screws may not have been installed or may not have been fully tightened. The pitman arm could separate from the steering shaft.
Consequence
Corrective Action
A retainer will be installed, or the pitman arm will be replaced, if loose.
Notes
Vehicle description: heavy trucks equipped with sheppard model 392 steeringgear systems.system: steering; pitman arm.consequences of defect: loss of steering would result, possibly causing anaccident.
DEFECT #2 - TRAILER HITCHES
Posted on: 1981-08-27
Description
The safety chain bale portion of the towing attachment may have a defective weld in a critical area. If the trailer hitch should become unlatched or in the event of an accident causing the truck and trailer to become separated, the resulting forces could cause a failure of the safety chain bale. A failure of this part would allow complete separation of the truck and trailer without prior warning.
Consequence
Corrective Action
Upon separation, the trailer would travel out of control until the emergency braking system could bring it to a stop. A vehicle accident could result. Corrective action: the safety chain bale will be inspected and, if necessary, replaced with a new one.
Notes
Vehicle description: trucks with tow hitch.system: structure; safety chain bale.
DEFECT #3 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SLACK ADJUSTERS
Posted on: 1982-12-06
Description
Brakes may fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, air brake systems. The air brakes on the front axle may not actuate and release within the time required for safe braking. The brakes may exceed the .55 second limits.
Consequence
Corrective Action
The dealer will modify the brake system by adding an air brake relay valve and necessary piping to the front axle air brake system free of charge.
Notes
Vehicle description: heavy trucks equipped with 14,000 lb. Gawr front steeringaxle.system: service brakes; air brakes.consequences of defect: the time that it takes for the brakes to react could beunsafe. Degraded brake control could cause loss of vehicle control and mayresult in an accident.
DEFECT #4 - TRAILER HITCHES
Posted on: 1980-03-31
Description
Cracks may develop in the trucks rear towing crossmember which supports the trailer hitch and to which the safety cables are attached. Should these cracks progress to the point of complete separation, the crossmember and the trailer could become detached from the truck.
Consequence
Corrective Action
Dealer will replace the a frames and any other damaged parts at no charge to owner.
Notes
Vehicle description: trucks equipped with a rear towing crossmember and aframe assembly.system: structure; rear towing crossmember.consequences of defect: trailer detachment can occur without prior warning,resulting in a vehicle accident.
DEFECT #5 - STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR
Posted on: 1979-10-12
Description
On some vehicles, the lower steering drive shaft rubs against the steering boot retainer spring. This chafing can wear a groove into the drive shaft which can eventually lead to a separation of the tube.
Consequence
Corrective Action
The hole in the cab floor will be enlarged and a larger spring will replace present spring. Repairs will be done at no charge to owner.
Notes
Vehicle description: heavy trucks, cab over engine models equipped withstretch cabs.system: steering; boot retainer spring.consequences of defect: this would cause a loss of steering control and,possibly, an accident.
DEFECT #6 - STEERING:LINKAGES:LINK:DRAG:CONNECTION
Posted on: 1979-10-12
Description
On certain vehicles, the length of thread engagement in the garrison power steering drag link is less than that specified for this installation.
Consequence
Corrective Action
Dealer will replace the rear half of the drag link assembly with the correct part without charge to owner.
Notes
Vehicle description: trucks equipped with garrison hydraulic power steering.system: steering; drag link assembly.consequences of defect: this condition could result in a loss of steeringcontrol and a vehicle accident.