4 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Posted on: 1984-09-10
Description
The hydrovac canisters were modified and do not work well with the rest of the braking system. More pedal effort is needed in order to bring vehicle to a halt and the maximum stopping distance is increased.
Consequence
Corrective Action
Upon inspection, hydrovac canisters with improved braking characteristics will be installed.
Notes
Vehicle description: medium trucks.system: service brakes; hydrovac canisters.consequences of defect: a vehicle accident may result when a situation requiresminimum stopping time.
DEFECT #2 - STEERING:LINKAGES
Posted on: 1985-05-01
Description
The steering pitman arm could develop cracks and eventually fracture due to high bending loads. Consequence of defect: such a fracture could cause a loss of steering control and result in a vehicle crash without prior warning.
Consequence
Corrective Action
Replace pitman arm with a redesigned strengthened arm.
Notes
Vehicle description: trucks and tractors equipped with 10,800 pound and 12,000pound capacity front axles and sheppard power steering. System: steering pitman arm.
DEFECT #3 - STEERING:LINKAGES
Posted on: 1984-10-09
Description
The steering arm may crack or break in either low speed or stand still maneuvers. Cracking may occur as a result of repeated full lock turns.
Consequence
Corrective Action
The existing steering arm will be replaced with a redesigned and strengthened arm.
Notes
Vehicle description:trucks and truck tractors equipped with 10,800 or 12,000 lbcapacity front axles.system: steering linkages; steering arm.consequences of defect: complete fracture results in the loss of steeringcontrol and the possibility of an accident.
DEFECT #4 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DRUM:DRUM
Posted on: 1983-04-06
Description
The 3/4 inch diameter fasteners which join the rear axle brake drum to the wheels were not tightened properly. These fasteners may loosen during vehicle operation, causing damage to the drum and brakes of the wheel.
Consequence
Corrective Action
The dealer will inspect and retighten fasteners to specified level and replace damaged components, if necessary.
Notes
Vehicle description: heavy trucks equipped with 22,000 lb. Rear axles or largerand with cast wheels.system: suspension; wheel and drum fasteners.consequences of defect: if the damage were to occur on the rear wheel of avehicle equipped with air brakes, the distance required to stop the vehiclecould be increased significantly. If damage were to occur on a vehicle equippedwith hydraulic brakes, a total loss of the vehicles braking capability couldresult in a crash without prior warning.