3 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
Posted on: 1982-10-15
Description
On the invovled vehicles the drivers side and passengers outside rear view mirrors may have been omitted. This fails to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 111, rearview mirrors.
Consequence
Corrective Action
Dealer will install the proper mirrors without charge to owner. If outside mirrors have already been installed, owner has the option to keep them as is or have them removed and new mirrors installed.
Notes
Vehicle description: light trucks.system: visual; rear view mirrors.consequences of defect: lack of outside rearview mirrors would limit thedrivers view to the rear, creating an unsafe driving condition which couldlead to an accident.
DEFECT #2 - WHEELS:MULTI PIECE
Posted on: 1981-10-27
Description
The owners guide may contain an error in the wheel lug nut torque specification chart. Incorrect information could result in improper torque of the lug nuts during wheel replacement. Lug nuts could come loose during vehicle operation.
Consequence
Corrective Action
An adhesive-backed, revised page will be supplied to owners for insertion in the owners guide. In addition, dealers will provide torque verification, if one or more wheels have been serviced, at no cost to owners.
Notes
Vehicle description: light trucks.system: labels and information; owners guide.consequences of defect: this defect could lead to wheel detachment, loss ofvehicle control and an accident.note: vehicle vibration, wheel clunking or other noises are indicators of thedefect. If one or more wheels have been serviced, owner is advised to have theproper lug nut torque verified.
DEFECT #3 - POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Posted on: 1982-10-28
Description
On certain vehicles, the lock wedges used to secure the axle bearing nuts to the axle housing may fall out of position, allowing the nut to loosen. The nut on the left side may fall off, allowing movement of the axle shaft.
Consequence
Corrective Action
The dealer will replace defective lock wedges with an improved version. Wheel bearings will be inspected and adjusted or replaced, if necessary.
Notes
Vehicle description: light trucks with dana full-floating rear axles.system: power train; rear axle assembly.consequences of defect: this could result in partial loss of braking action orpartial or total separation of the left rear wheel and brake assembly. Ineither case, loss of vehicle control and an accident could follow.