Recalls for your 1987 Autocar Autocar

Recalls for 1987 Autocar Autocar

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DEFECT #1 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:CONTROLS:FOOT CONTROL


Posted on: 1987-09-18
Description
Foot controlled brake valve may malfunction by allowing air pressure to bypass control piston o ring.

Consequence
These conditions could cause overly aggressive truckbraking during normal brake applications creating the potential for a vehiclecrash.

Corrective Action
Repair so as to prevent brake valve malfunction.

Notes
System: brakesvehicle description: heavy duty trucks

DEFECT #2 - SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR


Posted on: 1988-09-23
Description
The seat cushion may interfere with the seat belt retractor mechanism keeping it from locking.

Consequence
Seat belt would be ineffective and would not restrainoccupant in event of a sudden stop or accident.

Corrective Action
Install a spacer behind the belt assembly mount.

Notes
System: seat belt assembly.vehicle description: heavy duty trucks.

DEFECT #3 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS


Posted on: 1988-06-28
Description
Decals warning not to use ether or starting fluids may have been omitted from the air cleaner and/or instrument panel.

Consequence
Injection of these fluids into the air intake systemcould possibly be ignited by the heating coils and an explosion may occur.

Corrective Action
Install warning labels.

Notes
System: warning labels.vehicle description: white and autocar model heavy duty trucks 33,000 lbs.gvwrand greater, manufactured between november 26, 1984 and december 10, 1987.white gmc acl, acm, wia, wil, wca, wcl and wcm model heavy duty trucks 33,000lbs.  Gvwr and greater, manufactured between january 11, 1988 and may 13, 1988.