3 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - SUSPENSION
Posted on: 1996-10-22
Description
The equalizing beam shaft of the tandem axle suspension were manufactured from as-rolled sae4140 steel rather than the specified annealed sae4140. These shafts can fracture inside the beam at the toe of the weld.
Consequence
Vehicles are subject to vehicle tilt and possible rollover in the event that both equalizing beams, on the same side of the vehicle, experience a simultaneous shaft failure. Affected suspensions can also drop and contact the road surface generating sparks which could ignite flammable material.
Corrective Action
Owner notification is being conducted by neway anchorlok. Dealers will inspect and replace all suspension suspension beams with suspension beams containing appropriate shafts.
Notes
Owner notification:owner notification is being conducted by neway anchorlok and began july 18, 1996.note:owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact neway at 1-800-237-8932.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
DEFECT #2 - STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Posted on: 1995-10-10
Description
During assembly, the tie rod end nuts were not properly torqued. Extremely low torque can allow movement between the ball stud and the tie rod arm causing damage.
Consequence
This condition can affect the driver's ability tosteer the vehicle increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
Corrective Action
Dealers will retorque the tie rod ball joint nuts to rockwell's specification.
Notes
System: steering; linkages; tie rod; end. Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with rockwell non-driving front axles, models fc-941, fd-961, ff-961, fg-941, fg-943 or ff-943. Note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time, please contact freightliner at 1-503-735-8078. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
DEFECT #3 - STEERING:COLUMN
Posted on: 1996-09-25
Description
The four fasteners that retain the output shaft bearing to the steering column tilt/telescoping mechanism was not torqued properly.
Consequence
If these fasteners become loose and all fall out, the steering column driveline will disconnect from the tilt/telescoping mechanism and the ability to steer the vehicle will be lost.
Corrective Action
The vehicles will be inspected for loose fasteners and retorqued to the proper specifications if the fasteners are loose.
Notes
Owner notification:owner notification is expected to be completed by october 18, 1996.note:owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact freightliner at 1-503-735-8000.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.