2 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Posted on: 1982-05-27
Description
The circuit wiring on these vehicles is arranged so that a short circuit in the rear taillights will also result in loss of power to the headlamps. For safety reasons the lighting system wiring should be independent.
Consequence
Corrective Action
Vehicles will have an automatic reset circuit breaker installed to ensure continued headlamp illumination in the event of a short in other lighting systems.
Notes
Vehicle description: trucks.system: lighting; head lamp wiring.consequences of defect: simultaneous loss of both taillights and headlampsduring night driving could result in a head-on or rear-end collision.
DEFECT #2 - POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
Posted on: 1981-07-17
Description
Holes drilled in the rear axle yokes to balance them could cause a failure of the yoke.
Consequence
Corrective Action
Vehicles will be inspected and all defective yokes will be replaced with yokes without holes.
Notes
Vehicle description: trucks.system: suspension; rear axle yoke.consequences of defect: the yoke could fail without warning during vehicleoperation, possibly causing loss of vehicle control and an accident. Also, thefailure could cause shrapnel to be propelled outward from the vehicle, injuringanyone within close proximity.note: the failure is most likely to occur when the vehicle is first started orwhile driving at moderate or high speeds in a heavy torque condition.