Recalls for 1972 Diamond Reo Diamond Reo

DEFECT #1 - SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE

Posted on: 1979-10-12
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Diamond reo campaign no 104.all equipped tractors with hendrickson suspensionwith 50 steel equalizer beams.manfd 12-8 1971 thru 3-21 1972.possibilitythat vehicles equipped with hendrickson rear axle suspension with 50 steelequalizer beams may be subject to quench cracks caused by incorrect chemicalcomposition of material in beams.(correct by inspecting and replacing beamswhere necessary.)

DEFECT #2 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

Posted on: 1979-10-12
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Manf'd 1/1/72 thru 5/15/73.tractor.possibility that an internal defect inthe ignition switch allows the internal contacts to bridge the accessoryterminal to the solenoid (or cranking) terminal with the switch in the offposition.if this condition exists any subsequent short between a livebattery circuit and an accessory circuit will cause engine to crank.(correctby inspecting and replacing ignition switch where necessary).