6 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 - WHEELS:CAP/COVER/HUB
Posted on: 1984-11-07
Description
The aluminum front axle hubs were manufactured with slightly undersized outer bearing bores. (hubs are the structures upon which the wheels and their bearings rotate.) depending on the amount of stress imposed on the hub, a fatigue failure may occur late in the service life of the truck.
Consequence
Corrective Action
Left and right front hub assembly will be replaced at no charge to owner.
Notes
Vehicle description: trucks.system: front suspension; hubs and outer bearings.consequences of defect: driver may experience loss of wheel or vehicle controlwithout warning and an accident may occur.
DEFECT #5 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Posted on: 1984-11-07
Description
Certain vehicles may contain par-grip fittings on the brake lines which may have been improperly assembled.
Consequence
Corrective Action
Vehicles will be inspected and all par-grip fittings will be replaced at no cost to owner.
Notes
Vehicle description: heavy trucks.system: air brakes; hoses equipped with par-grip fittings manufactured byparker hannifin corp.consequences of defect: hoses may separate at the air connections causing brakemalfunction or lock up. Loss of vehicle control may occur and an accident couldresult.
DEFECT #6 - 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.