3 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - STEERING:LINKAGES:ARM:IDLER AND ATTACHMENT
Posted on: 1986-02-26
Description
Steering arm may crack after repeated full lock turns due to the lack of end-of-travel relief features. Consequence of defect: loss of steering control would be experienced if cracks expand to complete fracture of the arm, and a crash could occur without prior warning.
Consequence
Corrective Action
Replace steering arm with a redesigned strengthened arm.
Notes
System: steering arm. Vehicle description: trucks and buses equipped with power steering and 5,000 to 8,000 lb. Capacity front axles.
DEFECT #2 - STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM
Posted on: 1985-04-16
Description
The steering arm may crack after repeated full-lock turns. Consequence of defect: if cracks progress to complete fracture of the arm, steering control would be lost and a vehicle accident could occur.
Consequence
Corrective Action
Replace steering arm with redesigned strengthened arm.
Notes
Vehicle description: phase ii trucks and buses with 10,800 and 12,000 pound capacity front axles and ross power steering.system: steering arm.
DEFECT #3 - STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Posted on: 1983-08-30
Description
The nuts that mount the tie rod ends to the steering arms may not have been securely fastened; the nuts could loosen and eventually fall off. Also, tie rod tubes on some axle assemblies may be too short. Either condition could lead to a separation of the tie rod from the steering arm.
Consequence
Corrective Action
Upon inspection, nuts will be tightened to meet specifications and any undersized tie rod tubes will be replaced.
Notes
Vehicle description: medium buses, trucks, truck-tractors.system: steering; tie rod end nuts and tie rod tubes.consequences of defect: loss of steering control would occur without priorwarning, possibly resulting in an accident and personal injury.