5 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:HANGER/BRACKET
Posted on: 1990-01-02
Description
A required weld joining a walking beam bushing spacer to the axle hanger bracket may have been omitted.
Consequence
Rear axle could separate from the rear suspension,causing loss of vehicle control which could result in an accident.
Corrective Action
Make necessary welding corrections.
Notes
System: suspension.vehicle description: heavy-duty trucks with hendrickson rear suspension.
DEFECT #2 - SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:HANGER/BRACKET
Posted on: 1986-09-12
Description
A required weld joining a walking beam bushing spacer to the axle hanger bracket may have been omitted. Consequence of defect: rear axle could separate from the rear suspension, causing loss of vehicle control which could result in an accident.
Consequence
Corrective Action
Make necessary welding corrections.
Notes
System: suspension. Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks with hendrickson rear suspension.
DEFECT #3 - STRUCTURE
Posted on: 1985-01-07
Description
The weld between the grabhandle and mounting plate may fail, causing grabhandle to come off unexpectedly.
Consequence
Corrective Action
Grabhandle will be replaced with a strengthened version.
Notes
Vehicle description: trucks; cab-over-engine.system: structure; cab extender grabhandle.consequences of defect: failure of the grabhandle may cause a fall that couldresult in personal injury.
DEFECT #4 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
Posted on: 1984-11-07
Description
Fan blades may separate from the fan.
Consequence
Corrective Action
Vehicles will be inspected; cooling fans manufactured by engineered cooling systems will be replaced with fans of another brand.
Notes
Vehicle description: heavy trucks.system: engine and engine cooling; cooling fan.consequences of defect: if a separation were to occur while the engine is inoperation, the fan blade could be thrown outward with enough force to piercethe hood and could cause serious personal injury.
DEFECT #5 - STEERING:LINKAGES:LINK:DRAG:CONNECTION
Posted on: 1984-01-12
Description
The draglink, a part of the steering linkage that transmits turning movements to the wheels, may loosen or fail at one of its connections. This is due to inadequate clamping force of the threaded connection on the vertical ball stud. Dimensions of threaded parts may be below specification limits. Looseness at the joint accelerates wear on the threads.
Consequence
Corrective Action
Parts will be inspected and, if found to be outside of specification limits, will be replaced at no charge.
Notes
Vehicle description: heavy trucks; cab behind engine models.system: steering; linkages, draglink.consequences of defect: the ball stud joint may separate, resulting in loss ofsteering. Loss of vehicle control and an accident may result.