Recalls for 1987 White Truck White Truck

DEFECT #1 - SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE:TORQUE ARM

Posted on: 1987-09-09
Description
The tandem suspension curved torque rods may fail at a point where the two piece center tube is welded together.

Consequence
A broken torque rod would affect the handling and thestability of the vehicle.

Corrective Action
Inspect and make necessary repairs to preclude rod separation at the weld point.

Notes
System: suspensionvehicle description: heavy duty trucks.

DEFECT #2 - 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 #3 - 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 #4 - 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 #5 - SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS

Posted on: 1987-04-03
Description
Incorrect grade 5 bolts may have been used to install the front spring front pin cap, instead of the grade 8 required.

Consequence
Bolt could yield, strip or break which could allow thespring to become detached from its anchor bracket and affect vehicle stability.

Corrective Action
Install correct grade 8 bolts.

Notes
System: suspension.vehicle description: trucks 26,000 gvwr and greater.

DEFECT #6 - 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.