2 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:RESERVOIR
Posted on: 1980-10-16
Description
Certain vehicles may not comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 12i, air brake systems. This requires the air tank capacity to be at least twelve times as large as the brake chamber volume, to provide adequate reserves for situations which may require repeated brake applications.
Consequence
Corrective Action
Dealer will add an air tank to the involved vehicles at no charge to owner.
Notes
Vehicle description: trucks.system: service brakes; air supply reservoir.consequences of defect: insufficient air capacity could result in air pressurereserves being depleted. This would cause the spring brakes to lock, and couldresult in loss of vehicle control and an accident.
DEFECT #2 - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:SPRINGS
Posted on: 1980-03-06
Description
On some vehicles, the accelerator return spring bracket was improperly positioned. This may delay the return of the throttle to the idle position or prevent it from returning altogether. The improper positioning constitutes a non-compliance with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 124, accelerator control systems.
Consequence
Corrective Action
Dealer will check position of the accelerator return spring bracket on all involved vehicles. The bracket will be repositioned and return springs will be replaced, if necessary, free of charge.
Notes
Vehicle description: trucks equipped with detroit diesel engines and donaldsonair cleaners.system: fuel; accelerator return springs.consequences of defect: if throttle does not return to its idle position,vehicle speed will not decrease even after the accelerator pedal has beenreleased. Loss of vehicle control and an accident could occur.