8 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - SEAT BELTS
Posted on: 1988-09-19
Description
Seat tether belts may not have been adjusted during assembly.
Consequence
During an impact, driver and/or rider can move forwardand possibly strike the windshield, even when wearing a seat belt.
Corrective Action
Adjust seat tether belt if necessary.
Notes
System: seat tether belt.vehicle description: heavy duty trucks with air suspension seats.
DEFECT #2 - STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS
Posted on: 1985-05-13
Description
The flip out step clevis on the bumper may fail and break under the weight of the person standing on the step to service the front area of the vehicle. Consequence of defect: this sudden break will cause the person standing on the step to fall, without warning, and could result in injuries.
Consequence
Corrective Action
Remove the step clevis and replace with a new improved clevis.
Notes
Vehicle description: heavy duty ultraliner trucks. System: bumper flip out step clevis.
DEFECT #3 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Posted on: 1985-09-24
Description
The dual double check valve may not release the proper air volume to the brake system, causing a slight timing delay between the tractor and the trailer brake system. Consequences of defect: if the brakes are suddenly applied, the trailer could jackknife without warning to the operator, which could result in a vehicle crash.
Consequence
Corrective Action
Install two new sleeves in the dual double check valve which will increase air flow.
Notes
Vehicle description: heavy duty tractor trailer combinations. System: brakes, tractor to trailer.
DEFECT #4 - TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
Posted on: 1984-12-03
Description
Due to improper and inadequate welding practices, the fifth wheel on the involved vehicles is defective. Frame mounted supports may have incomplete or poor quality welds. The welds could subsequently fail allowing separation of the tractor from the trailer.
Consequence
Corrective Action
The dealer will inspect and remove the fifth wheel and reweld the mounting angles at no charge to the owner.
Notes
Vehicle description: truck tractors.system: structure; fifth wheel assembly.consequences of defect: if the trailer separates during operation an accidentand personal injury could result.
DEFECT #5 - STRUCTURE
Posted on: 1986-01-22
Description
Left or right cab step may crack in its welded area due to flexing of the step during entering and exiting. Consequence of defect: as the cracks extend, the tubular step could partially collapse and break without warning to the user, and could result in personal injuries.
Consequence
Corrective Action
Install a reinforcement brace if no cracks are found. In addition, replace step if cracks are present.
Notes
System: cab step. Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks with sleeper cab.
DEFECT #6 - STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR
Posted on: 1983-10-21
Description
Under severe strain, a defective weld joining the steering wheel hub to the hub perimeter could fail, causing the steering wheel to separate from the vehicle.
Consequence
Corrective Action
Defective steering wheels will be replaced at no charge to owner.
Notes
Vehicle description: trucks.system: steering; steering wheel hub to perimeter weld.consequences of defect: separation of the steering wheel would probably causeloss of vehicle control without warning, possibly resulting in an accident.note: the truck should not be driven until the defective steering wheel iscorrected.
DEFECT #7 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE
Posted on: 1984-04-11
Description
A manufacturing error resulted in the installation of carbon steel springs in some dual-compartment air reservoir check valves. Carbon steel springs are inadequate for this application because they are subject to severe corrosion and subsequent failure of the check valve.
Consequence
Corrective Action
The carbon steel spring will be replaced with a stainless steel one.
Notes
Vehicle description: heavy trucks.system: service brakes; dual compartment air reservoir check valve.consequences of defect: if this check valve failure were combined with asevered line in the primary air system, complete loss of brakes and possiblevehicle crash could occur.
DEFECT #8 - STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR
Posted on: 1984-04-05
Description
Improper steering clamp bolts and torque applied during installation. The bolt could fail, allowing the steering yoke to become loose.
Consequence
Corrective Action
Inspection and, if necessary, installation of proper steering shaft clamp bolts tightened to specifications.
Notes
Vehicle description: heavy trucks.system: steering; shaft clamp bolts.consequences of defect: this can lead to complete loss of steering controlwithout warning and possible vehicle crash.