3 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Posted on: 1986-04-24
Description
The seat belts loosen as truck is driven. The non locking retractor takes up any belt slack, giving false impression that the belt is still tight. Consequence of defect: the defect can increase the possibility of injury to the belt wearer in event of a vehicle crash.
Consequence
Corrective Action
Replace inboard driver and passenger seat belt halves with longer belts that assure proper locking angle between belt webbing and buckle.
Notes
System: seat belts. Vehicle description: heavy-duty trucks built with new style retractor type seat belts with scabbards.
DEFECT #2 - STRUCTURE
Posted on: 1987-05-29
Description
Left and right cab steps, located directly under the driver and passenger cab doors, could fail from corrosion.
Consequence
Should the step fail while being used it could cause personal injury.
Corrective Action
Replace steel tubular steps with new aluminum steps.
Notes
System: structure/cab steps.vehicle description: heavy duty trucks.
DEFECT #3 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Posted on: 1986-07-09
Description
Truck tractor to trailer hoses installed on these trucks may not meet adhesion requirements of fmvss 106, hydraulic brake hoses. The hose outer cover and braid did not with stand tensile force required by the standard. Consequence of defect: the hose may fail causing partial loss of braking capability which could lead to a crash if all warnings related to possible hose failure were to go unheeded.
Consequence
Corrective Action
Replace hose assembly if of the suspect date code.
Notes
System: air brakes coupling hose/fmvss 106. Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks.