Recalls for 1985 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 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES

Posted on: 1987-04-21
Description
Brake pedal assembly used in right hand station may have been improperly welded and could fail.

Consequence
Normal braking control would be affected creating thepotential for a crash.

Corrective Action
Repair brake pedal assembly.

Notes
System: brakes.vehicle description: heavy duty trucks 26,000 gvwr and greater built with thedual drive option.

DEFECT #4 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:RESERVOIR

Posted on: 1986-10-08
Description
Air volume calculations are incorrect.  Consequence of defect: trucks do not comply with fmvss 121, air brake systems.

Consequence


Corrective Action
Increase reservoir volume to comply with standard.

Notes
System: air brakes/fmvss 121.  Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks 26,000 lbs.  Gvwr and greater.

DEFECT #5 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Posted on: 1988-06-28
Description
Decals warning not to use ether or starting fluids may have been omitted from the air cleaner and/or instrument panel.

Consequence
Injection of these fluids into the air intake systemcould possibly be ignited by the heating coils and an explosion may occur.

Corrective Action
Install warning labels.

Notes
System: warning labels.vehicle description: white and autocar model heavy duty trucks 33,000 lbs.gvwrand greater, manufactured between november 26, 1984 and december 10, 1987.white gmc acl, acm, wia, wil, wca, wcl and wcm model heavy duty trucks 33,000lbs.  Gvwr and greater, manufactured between january 11, 1988 and may 13, 1988.

DEFECT #6 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Posted on: 1985-11-05
Description
The compliance label installed incorrectly lists the gross vehicle weight rating.  Consequence of defect: trucks do not comply with part 567 of the regulations.

Consequence


Corrective Action
Corrected compliance label will be sent to owners.

Notes
System: compliance label/part 567.vehicle description: heavy trucks 26,000lbs gvwr and greater.