4 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR
Posted on: 1979-10-12
Description
The defect is insecure clamping of the steering column coupling to the steering gear input shaft due to clamp failure. The clamp was improperly heat-treated and may be deformed or fractured. Insecure clamping can cause wear and progressive looseness, which if not detected or not promptly repaired could progress until serrations of shaft and/or internal spline teeth of coupling become stripped.
Consequence
Corrective Action
The dealer will replace the clamp, bolt and nut on all affected vehicles at no cost to owner.
Notes
Vehicle description: trucks, medium; buses, tractors.system: steering; column coupling.consequences of defect: failure of this connection can cause loss of vehiclecontrol and an accident.
DEFECT #2 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Posted on: 1979-10-12
Description
Defective bolts may have been used to mount the brake master cylinder to the cab firewall, resulting in bolt fracture. Fracture of all the master cylinder mounting bolts would allow separation of the master cylinder from its mounting.
Consequence
Corrective Action
Defective mounting bolts will be replaced without charge to owner.
Notes
Vehicle description: medium trucks equipped with single hydraulic brakesystems.system: service brakes; master cylinder, mounting bolts.consequences of defect: separation of the master cylinder can result in loss ofservice brakes, loss of vehicle control and an accident.
DEFECT #3 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Posted on: 1979-10-12
Description
Incorrect bolts may have been used to mount the master cylinder to the brake booster unit. The bolts could break and allow separation of the master cylinder from its mounting.
Consequence
Corrective Action
Vehicles will be inspected and any incorrect bolts will be replaced without charge to owner.
Notes
Vehicle description: medium trucks equipped with hydraulic dual brakes.system: service brakes; hydraulic, master cylinder.consequences of defect: this defect may cause loss of vehicle control, withoutprior warning, and an accident.
DEFECT #4 - VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Posted on: 1979-10-12
Description
The opening for the windshield in the cab may be too large to permit proper retention or sealing of the windshield.
Consequence
Corrective Action
Dealer will install upper and lower metal retaining brackets to hold windshield in position, without charge to owner.
Notes
Vehicle description: trucks equipped with 80 inch wide cabs and single piecewindshields.system: visual; windshield mounting.consequences of defect: because the windshield may not be secure, high windscould cause it to become dislodged or blow into the cab, causing accident andpersonal injury to vehicle occupants.