3 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Posted on: 1984-06-05
Description
The brake line between the proportioning valve and the rear wheel brake may fracture.
Consequence
Corrective Action
The brake line will be replaced without charge.
Notes
Vehicle description: heavy trucks.system: service brakes; brake lines, metallic.consequences of defect: brake fluid leakage could lead to loss of rear brakes,resulting in loss of vehicle control and an accident.note: brake fluid level should be checked daily until the recall procedure isperformed.
DEFECT #2 - STRUCTURE
Posted on: 1984-06-01
Description
The torsion bar clamp may allow the torsion bar to move. Increased effort will be required to raise or lower the tilt cab.
Consequence
Corrective Action
The clamps that attach the two rear-most torsion bars to the chassis will be replaced at no charge.
Notes
Vehicle description: heavy trucks with tilt cabs.system: structure; tilt cab torsion bar.consequences of defect: the increased effort required may result in personalinjury to persons servicing affected vehicle.
DEFECT #3 - STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
Posted on: 1982-03-01
Description
Some of the involved vehicles may be susceptible to extensive rusting of the splined section of the lower steering shaft. This could prevent the splined shaft from moving into the sleeve. If this occurs, excessive stress is applied between the joint connection and input shaft, causing unacceptable motion of the universal joint connection.
Consequence
Corrective Action
Dealer will inspect and replace the existing column with a newly designed column or will invert the existing column to locate the splined section inside the cab, at no cost to owner.
Notes
Vehicle description: trucks, heavy.system: steering; lower steering shaft.consequences of defect: this may lead to a loss of vehicle control and anaccident.