3 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Posted on: 1984-06-05
Description
Water separator canister may be punctured in a collision. Crash tests in a 30 mph frontal collision revealed fuel leakage exceeding the maximum permitted by federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 301, fuel system integrity.
Consequence
Corrective Action
A protective shield for the canister will be installed without charge.
Notes
Vehicle description: trucks; 4x4 chassis cabs equipped with 6.9 liter dieselengines. Vehicles equipped with a pickup box that was removed after delivery(to install other aftermarket bodies).system: fuel system: fuel water separator canister.consequences of defect: if the fuel water separator canister is punctured, fuelleakage could cause a fire resulting in personal injury to vehicle occupants.
DEFECT #2 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
Posted on: 1984-11-07
Description
The secondary throttle shaft may, with accumulated mileage, become contaminated and may stick in a partially open position while driving.
Consequence
Consequence of defect: this sticking could result in a faster speed than intended, possibly resutling in an accident.
Corrective Action
The primary to secondary throttle closure link on the carburetor will be replaced free of charge.
Notes
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with 5.0 liter engines, and trucks and multipurpose passenger vehicles equipped with 5.8 or 7.5 liter engines; vehicles are equipped with 4 barrel carburetors.system: fuel; carburetor secondary throttle control.
DEFECT #3 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Posted on: 1983-10-13
Description
The involved vehicles were assembled with bolts of an incorrect size for attachment of the front engine mounts to the engine. The engine mount bolts will loosen and eventually fall off and the engine may come off its front engine mounts. This could result in the fuel line becoming damaged or separated in conditions such as driving over rough roads or in the event of an accident.
Consequence
Corrective Action
Upon inspection, dealer will replace mount bolts with bolts of the proper size.
Notes
Vehicle description: light trucks equipped with 7.5 liter engines.system: engine; engine mount bolts.consequences of defect: fuel leaking from a damaged fuel line in the presenceof an ignition source could result in a fire and personal injury.note: the absence of engine mount bolts could be indicated by unusual enginenoises during acceleration or when driving over rough roads.