5 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:HANGER/BRACKET
Posted on: 1979-10-12
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Possibility that on some truck- tractors assembled with certain tandem rearaxle suspension com- binations suspension hanger brack- ets on rear axlehousings may develop cracks after two hundred thousand miles of over-the-roadservice.if this occurs, brackets may eventually fail causing loss of vehiclecontrol.(correct by replacing brackets where neces- sary.)
DEFECT #2 - WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS
Posted on: 1979-10-12
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Possibility that on front wheel as- semblies bolts holding wheel to brake drummay not have been properly tightened, which could result in nuts loosing.ifnuts loosen, bolt thread could be dam- aged and/or bolt could protrude intobrake drum chamber causing damage to brake component parts.(correct byinspecting and pro- perly tightening nuts.)
DEFECT #3 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
Posted on: 1979-10-12
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Possibility that stop lamp switch berg no.3240, used on vehicles equippedwith air brakes, might 'pop' apart.if this happens, would result in air leakwhich could gradually reduce brake system air pressure to below a satisfactorylevel.(correct by installing improved switch when necessary.)
DEFECT #4 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Posted on: 1979-10-12
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Possibility that in assembling front axle brake air limiting system, the pipeswere connected to reservoir pressure instead of application air pressure.thiscould cause delay in the release of front axle brakes under unusual operatingconditions.(correct by inspecting and correctly connecting front axle brakeair limiting system.)
DEFECT #5 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:QUICK RELEASE VALVE
Posted on: 1979-10-12
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Possibility that incorrect diaphragm installed on berg 'air-sealed' emergency brake assembly.this diaphragm would delay application of supplementary brake by one to three seconds.(correct by installa- tion of new type diaphragm.)