4 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - PARKING BRAKE:DRIVELINE:AIR
Posted on: 1982-02-01
Description
The service and parking brakes on the involved vehicles do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, air brake systems. Use of the vehicle by individuals not familiar with its braking capabilities may result in longer deceleration times.
Consequence
Corrective Action
The dealer will inspect and, if necessary, install two spring brake chambers at no cost to owner.
Notes
Vehicle description: trucks.system: service and parking brakes; air.consequences of defect: longer deceleration can lead to a loss of vehiclecontrol and an accident.note: the owner is advised to maintain proper tractor and trailer brakeadjustments and become familiarized with the vehicles decelerationcapabilities. The tractor trailer should be parked using the tractor onlybrakes (blue knob) first, then applying the trailer brakes. It may be necessaryto block vehicles wheels.
DEFECT #2 - STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR
Posted on: 1984-01-12
Description
The slip joint between the cab mounted steering column shaft and the frame mounted steering gear may not have sufficient clearance. Excessive load on the slip joint may cause failure of the steering column shaft.
Consequence
Corrective Action
Dealer will inspect vehicle for correct clearance at the slip joint. If necessary, a spacer and, in some cases, a new steering column will be installed.
Notes
Vehicle description: heavy trucks.system: steering; steering shaft slip joint.consequences of defect: shaft failure may result in loss of steering controland possibly an accident.
DEFECT #3 - STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR
Posted on: 1981-10-27
Description
Steering shaft binder bolts on certain vehicles are either loose or over-tightened. Either condition can lead to a separation of the steering shaft from the steering column, even if the factory installed bolt has been properly retightened.
Consequence
Corrective Action
Unique bolts have been designed for this campaign and will be installed along with new nuts. This will be done at no charge to owner.
Notes
Vehicle description: trucks.system: steering; steering shaft binder bolts.consequences of defect: shaft separation could result in loss of vehiclecontrol and an accident.note: as a precaution, immediately check the binder bolts on the steering shaftfor looseness. If they are loose, tighten them to 60 ft-lbs torque. Tighteningbolts does not permanently remedy the defect. New bolts and nuts must beinstalled.
DEFECT #4 - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES
Posted on: 1979-12-13
Description
An adapter may have been omitted between the accelerator pedal and the accelerator linkage. The absence of this adapter may cause the accelerator linkage to hang up on the cab floor board, preventing the engine from returning to idle.
Consequence
Corrective Action
The dealer will inspect and, if necessary, relocate the accelerator pedal and install an adapter without charge to owner.
Notes
Vehicle description: trucks.system: throttle linkages and control; accelerator, flexible.consequences of defect: failure of the acceleration system to properly releasecould cause a loss of vehicle control which may result in a vehicle accident.