2 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT PITMAN
Posted on: 1992-10-30
Description
The saginaw gear does not relieve pressure when the wheels have been turned fully against the axle stops. The resulting continued pressure on the steering system can result in the development of cracks in the splines of the pitman shaft, which can develop into a complete fracture of the pitman shaft.
Consequence
Fracture of the pitman shaft causes complete loss ofsteering control, which could result in a vehicle accident if fracture occurswhile vehicle is in motion.
Corrective Action
Replace the existing pitman shaft in the steering gear assembly with a new, strengthened pitman shaft.
Notes
System: steering.vehicle description: heavy trucks and buses equipped with saginaw 710 poncesteering gear.
DEFECT #2 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Posted on: 1992-07-31
Description
The fuel system failed the crash barrier test.
Consequence
The fuel tank was punctured, resulting in fluid lossgreater than allowed by fmvss 301, fuel system integrity. Fuel spills ina collision could lead to a vehicle fire if exposed to a source of ignition.
Corrective Action
Modify the fuel tank cage to comply with fmvss 301.
Notes
System: fuel tank assembly; fmvss 301.vehicle description: school buses with 35 gallon or 65 gallon fuel tanks andfuel tank cage systems.note: it is important that all affected buses be remedied. However, the recallshould not cause parents or school officials to be unduly alarmed. Nhtsa isunaware of any actual crashes in which the fuel system of a navistar chassisruptured. Many of the school buses involved in the recall have been in servicefor more than 12 years, and there has not been a single recorded fatalitybecause of a fire.