Recalls for 1983 Autocar Autocar

DEFECT #1 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:CONTROLS:FOOT CONTROL

Posted on: 1987-09-18
Description
Foot controlled brake valve may malfunction by allowing air pressure to bypass control piston o ring.

Consequence
These conditions could cause overly aggressive truckbraking during normal brake applications creating the potential for a vehiclecrash.

Corrective Action
Repair so as to prevent brake valve malfunction.

Notes
System: brakesvehicle description: heavy duty trucks

DEFECT #2 - SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR

Posted on: 1988-09-23
Description
The seat cushion may interfere with the seat belt retractor mechanism keeping it from locking.

Consequence
Seat belt would be ineffective and would not restrainoccupant in event of a sudden stop or accident.

Corrective Action
Install a spacer behind the belt assembly mount.

Notes
System: seat belt assembly.vehicle description: heavy duty trucks.

DEFECT #3 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:RESERVOIR

Posted on: 1985-06-18
Description
Trucks may not meet the air reservoir volume of 12 times the combined volume of all brake chambers at full stroke as required by fmvss 121.  Consequence of defect: braking effectiveness could be reduced creating the potential for an accident.

Consequence


Corrective Action
Air reservoir volume will be increased to meet requirements.

Notes
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks 26,000 pounds gvwr and greater.  System: air brakes reservoir/fmvss 121.

DEFECT #4 - PARKING BRAKE:DRIVELINE:AIR

Posted on: 1985-08-20
Description
The quick release air valve may contain a valve disc that balloons when the parking brakes are applied and prevent the parking brakes from setting.  Consequence of defect: although the parking brake is applied, the parking brakes may not be set.  This could allow an unattended vehicle to roll and cause an accident.

Consequence


Corrective Action
Replace the valve disc in the quick release air valve.

Notes
Vehicle description: white heavy duty trucks and autocar constructor series with 26,000 gvwr and greater.system: quick release air valve parking brake.