6 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - PARKING BRAKE:DRIVELINE:AIR
Posted on: 1982-02-01
Description
The service and parking brakes on the involved vehicles do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, air brake systems. Use of the vehicle by individuals not familiar with its braking capabilities may result in longer deceleration times.
Consequence
Corrective Action
The dealer will inspect and, if necessary, install two spring brake chambers at no cost to owner.
Notes
Vehicle description: trucks.system: service and parking brakes; air.consequences of defect: longer deceleration can lead to a loss of vehiclecontrol and an accident.note: the owner is advised to maintain proper tractor and trailer brakeadjustments and become familiarized with the vehicles decelerationcapabilities. The tractor trailer should be parked using the tractor onlybrakes (blue knob) first, then applying the trailer brakes. It may be necessaryto block vehicles wheels.
DEFECT #2 - STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR
Posted on: 1984-01-12
Description
The slip joint between the cab mounted steering column shaft and the frame mounted steering gear may not have sufficient clearance. Excessive load on the slip joint may cause failure of the steering column shaft.
Consequence
Corrective Action
Dealer will inspect vehicle for correct clearance at the slip joint. If necessary, a spacer and, in some cases, a new steering column will be installed.
Notes
Vehicle description: heavy trucks.system: steering; steering shaft slip joint.consequences of defect: shaft failure may result in loss of steering controland possibly an accident.
DEFECT #3 - STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR
Posted on: 1981-10-27
Description
Steering shaft binder bolts on certain vehicles are either loose or over-tightened. Either condition can lead to a separation of the steering shaft from the steering column, even if the factory installed bolt has been properly retightened.
Consequence
Corrective Action
Unique bolts have been designed for this campaign and will be installed along with new nuts. This will be done at no charge to owner.
Notes
Vehicle description: trucks.system: steering; steering shaft binder bolts.consequences of defect: shaft separation could result in loss of vehiclecontrol and an accident.note: as a precaution, immediately check the binder bolts on the steering shaftfor looseness. If they are loose, tighten them to 60 ft-lbs torque. Tighteningbolts does not permanently remedy the defect. New bolts and nuts must beinstalled.
DEFECT #4 - POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
Posted on: 1982-02-01
Description
On the involved vehicles, the rear axles may fracture and ultimately allow for a separation of the rear outer ends in the spindle attachment to axle housing area. Such a fracture may also cause the spindle and its components, including the wheels, brakes, drums, etc. To become disengaged from the axle.
Consequence
Corrective Action
The dealer will replace the housing, if necessary, at no cost to owner.
Notes
Vehicle description: trucks.system: suspension; rear axle.consequences of defect: separation of the above components from the axle whilevehicle is in operation could result in loss of vehicle control and anaccident.note: the wheel seal should be checked for oil leaks since oil leaking usuallyprecedes spindle separation failure. If oil leakage is detected, the vehicleshould be removed from service immediately. However, failures may occur thatare not preceded by a detectable leak.
DEFECT #5 - VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES
Posted on: 1984-05-17
Description
On the involved vehicles, the windshield wiper linkage arm may break at the pivot pin weld area. This would render both the right and left hand wipers inoperative.
Consequence
Corrective Action
Dealer will install a new wiper linkage with pin collar support without charge to owner.
Notes
Vehicle description: heavy trucks.system: visual; windshield wiper linkage arm.consequences of defect: inoperative windshield wipers could contribute to avehicle accident in adverse weather conditions.note: to reduce the chances of failure, wipers should only be operated on a wetwindshield and should be turned on at the lowest speed and then increasedgradually.
DEFECT #6 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Posted on: 1979-10-12
Description
The involved vehicles do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 101, controls and displays. The vehicles were manufactured with an optional adjustable hand throttle that was not labeled as required.
Consequence
Corrective Action
The dealer will provide owner with appropriate label to be placed in vehicle, without charge.
Notes
Vehicle description: heavy truck tractors.system: equipment; certification labels.consequences of defect: without labeling, the hand throttle may not be operatedproperly which can lead to a vehicle accident.