6 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:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
Posted on: 1984-01-12
Description
Within the steering system, high operating temperatures may cause eventual deterioration of the hose which returns power steering fluid to the pump. The hose may rupture and power steering assist will be lost.
Consequence
Corrective Action
Dealer will replace the power steering hose and install a heat shield between the engine and hose at no charge.
Notes
Vehicle description: heavy trucks equipped with v-392 engine and powersteering.system: steering; power steering return hose.consequences of defect: a ruptured line may spray atomized steering fluid onengine manifold without warning, possibly resulting in a fire and personalinjury.
DEFECT #4 - STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
Posted on: 1983-01-17
Description
Under certain circumstances, the output shaft of the steering gear may develop cracks at a location between the gear and the pitman arm mounting. The suspect component is found on steering gears with the code 05057. Continued operation may result in fracture and disconnection of the steering linkage.
Consequence
Corrective Action
The dealer will remove original output shaft from steering gear and replace it with a new case-hardened shaft free of charge.
Notes
Vehicle description: heavy trucks equipped with 9000 lb front axle.system: steering system; steering gear output shaft.consequences of defect: the pitman arm transmits steering movements from thesteering gear to the steering linkages. If cracks develop in the output shaftof the steering gear, and the shaft breaks, the pitman arm will detach andsteering control will be lost. Loss of vehicle control and an accident canresult.
DEFECT #5 - 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.
DEFECT #6 - 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.