Recalls for 1983 White Truck White Truck

DEFECT #1 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:CONTROLS:FOOT CONTROL

Posted on: 1987-09-18
Description
Foot controlled brake valve may malfunction by allowing air pressure to bypass control piston o ring.

Consequence
These conditions could cause overly aggressive truckbraking during normal brake applications creating the potential for a vehiclecrash.

Corrective Action
Repair so as to prevent brake valve malfunction.

Notes
System: brakesvehicle description: heavy duty trucks

DEFECT #2 - SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR

Posted on: 1988-09-23
Description
The seat cushion may interfere with the seat belt retractor mechanism keeping it from locking.

Consequence
Seat belt would be ineffective and would not restrainoccupant in event of a sudden stop or accident.

Corrective Action
Install a spacer behind the belt assembly mount.

Notes
System: seat belt assembly.vehicle description: heavy duty trucks.

DEFECT #3 - SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB

Posted on: 1984-06-22
Description
Front hubs were machined improperly and could split or break at the wheel mounting flange.  The wheel mounting flange holds the wheel and brake drum system together.  Wheel and brake drum could separate from vehicle.

Consequence


Corrective Action
Dealer will replace hubs.

Notes
Vehicle description: heavy trucks equipped with disc wheels.system: suspension; wheel hub and brake drum.consequences of defect: if the wheel and drum detach, an accident could result.note: warning signs of impending failure are wheel wobble and brake drag.

DEFECT #4 - PARKING BRAKE:DRIVELINE:AIR

Posted on: 1985-08-20
Description
The quick release air valve may contain a valve disc that balloons when the parking brakes are applied and prevent the parking brakes from setting.  Consequence of defect: although the parking brake is applied, the parking brakes may not be set.  This could allow an unattended vehicle to roll and cause an accident.

Consequence


Corrective Action
Replace the valve disc in the quick release air valve.

Notes
Vehicle description: white heavy duty trucks and autocar constructor series with 26,000 gvwr and greater.system: quick release air valve parking brake.