2 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR
Posted on: 1979-10-12
Description
The involved vehicles were manufactured using a standard type nut to fasten the steering wheel to the steering column. This nut may not have been tightened to specifications and may back off the steering column as a result. This will allow the steering wheel to disengage from the column.
Consequence
Corrective Action
Dealer will replace the standard nut with a self-locking nut that will be tightened to specifications, without charge to owner.
Notes
Vehicle description: tractors.system: steering; steering wheel and column assembly.consequences of defect: should separation occur during vehicle operation, lossof vehicle control and an accident could result.
DEFECT #2 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:LOW PRESSURE WARNING
Posted on: 1980-01-11
Description
The low air pressure switches used on some of the involved vehicles have a manufacturing tolerance that issues a warning only when the pressure drops a few pounds per square inch below 60 psi. As a result, they do not comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, air brake systems.
Consequence
Corrective Action
If the owner, upon receipt of a post card, indicates a compliance, the dealer will reimburse owner $5.00 for cost of test. If owner indicates a non-compliance, the dealer will send two replacement switches and a check for $5.00 to cover both the system test and switch replacement.
Notes
Vehicle description: trucks, drill rigs, crane carriers, and school buses.system: service brakes; air pressure warning switches.consequences of defect: if the low air pressure warning switch is not activatedat precisely 60 psi, the driver would not be forewarned of potential loss ofbraking action. This could contribute to a vehicle accident.