6 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
Posted on: 1989-08-02
Description
The steering gear mounting bracket welds may crack under certain steering load conditions.
Consequence
Steering control would be adversely affected withpotential for loss of truck control and an accident.
Corrective Action
Replace steering gear mounting bracket with a redesigned bracket.
Notes
System:steering gear mounting bracket.vehicle description:heavy duty trucks.
DEFECT #2 - STRUCTURE:BODY
Posted on: 1989-07-22
Description
Corrosion of the grabhandle at its mounting surface may lead to cracking or loss of strength.
Consequence
Failure of grabhandle during use could result inpersonal injury.
Corrective Action
Replace grabhandle and its fastener with improved grabhandle; also, install gasket between the handle and air starter reservoir.
Notes
System:grabhandle.vehicle description:high cab over engine truck tractors with grabhandleattached to a vertical air starter reservoir.
DEFECT #3 - EQUIPMENT:AIR CONDITIONER
Posted on: 1988-08-22
Description
The heater/air conditioner blower motor speed control resistors can under certain conditions overheat and stall.
Consequence
This could result in low air flow across the resistornetwork and high amperage, allowing the air duct to reach elevated temperatureswith the possibility of a fire.
Corrective Action
Install a thermo cutoff device in the heater/air conditioner system and/or replace the blower motor switch.
Notes
System: heater/air conditioner blower motor.vehicle description: long conventional and high cab over engine trucks.
DEFECT #4 - STRUCTURE:BODY
Posted on: 1986-08-27
Description
The handhold mounting system, which consists of a tubular handle held in three places by cast aluminum brackets and attached to the engine exhaust muffler heat shield. Vibration from this system causes the handhold parts to wear. Consequence of defect: if the parts wear thin the possibility exists that the handhold might give way under the weight of a driver. This could result in personal injury.
Consequence
Corrective Action
Replace the end brackets with a modified design utilizing a rubber isolater. Also, add a plastic sleeve to the center bracket for isolation.
Notes
System: structure/handhold. Vehicle description: high coe and long convential tractors equipped withvertical bar handhold.
DEFECT #5 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Posted on: 1985-06-18
Description
Cracks can develop in the oil filter mounting brackets near the bolts that attach the brackets to the frame side member. Consequence of defect: if cracks progress to the point of failure, the filter assembly could fall out and possibly be struck by other vehicles creating a potential for an accident.
Consequence
Corrective Action
Brackets will be replaced with improved design brackets.
Notes
Vehicle description: cab over engine trucks using custom installation of alarge bypass engine oil filter. System: oil filter mounting brackets.
DEFECT #6 - STRUCTURE
Posted on: 1984-04-05
Description
The tubes provided as handholds may crack or fracture where the steps and attaching brackets are joined.
Consequence
Corrective Action
Complete step and handhold systems will be replaced without charge.
Notes
Vehicle description: tractors; cab-over-engine models, custom built.system: body; safety handhold.consequences of defect: a break in a tube may cause loss of grip resulting in afall and personal injury.