2 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR
Posted on: 1986-05-27
Description
The steering wheel to steering column securing nut may be upside down and/or improperly torqued and may loosen. This allows the steering wheel to become disengaged or detached from the steering column. Consequence of defect: if the steering wheel becomes disengaged or detached from the steering column, loss of steering control will be experienced and may lead to an accident.
Consequence
Corrective Action
Properly install and torque color coded securing nuts to prevent steering wheel separation.
Notes
System: steering. Vehicle description: fire trucks.
DEFECT #2 - WHEELS
Posted on: 1986-01-14
Description
Incorrect budd wheels of a lower than required load rating were installed on some trucks. The installation of these wheels causes the fire trucks to be in noncompliance with fmvss 120 and may fail during use. Consequence of defect: if the low load rating wheels are installed they may break during use, causing loss of vehicle control which could lead to an accident. Note: trucks should not be driven until corrective action is completed.
Consequence
Corrective Action
Install proper wheels.
Notes
System: wheel rims, fmvss 120.vehicle description: fire trucks.