10 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CHAMBER
Posted on: 1993-04-30
Description
The spring brake chambers mounted on tag axles with mounting studs aligned horizontally instead of vertically can result in fracture of the brake chamber housing base which limits the application of service brakes on the affected wheel.
Consequence
Limited application of service brakes on a wheelincreases stopping distance which could result in an accident.
Corrective Action
Replace the brake chambers with chambers that have been reinforced for horizontal mounting.
Notes
System: brakes.vehicle description: heavy trucks with spring brake type mgm brake chambersinstalled on rockwell tag axles.
DEFECT #2 - WHEELS:CENTER SECTION
Posted on: 1989-09-26
Description
Nuts that retain the wheel hubs on the tandem drive axles may not be properly torqued on the left hand side.
Consequence
Wheel could come off while truck is in service; thiscould result in an accident.
Corrective Action
Properly torque left side drive axle spindle jam nuts on both forward and rear drive axles; replace any loose wheel hub nuts.
Notes
System:wheels/hub.vehicle description:heavy-duty trucks equipped with rockwell tandem driveaxles and outboard mounted brake drums.
DEFECT #3 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DIFFERENTIAL PROPORTIONAL VALVE
Posted on: 1989-08-12
Description
Trucks will experience reduced braking at low brake application pressures when operating in the bobtail mode.
Consequence
Reduced braking creates the potential for an accident.
Corrective Action
Replace front axle ratio valves with standard valving that does not reduce application pressure.
Notes
System:brakes.vehicle description:heavy duty trucks equipped with rear axle bobtail brakeproportioning and front axle brake ratio valves.
DEFECT #4 - SEATS
Posted on: 1989-08-21
Description
The seat insert material does not meet the flammability requirements of fmvss 302.
Consequence
Trucks fail to comply with fmvss 302.
Corrective Action
Remove and replace all suspect seat upholstery.
Notes
System:seats/fmvss 302.vehicle desccription:high cab over engine and long conventional trucks.
DEFECT #5 - STEERING:LINKAGES
Posted on: 1989-06-05
Description
Certain steering gear pitman arm pinch bolts may be defective; also, torquing may have been above specification.
Consequence
Bolts could fail resulting in loss of steering controlwith potential for an accident.
Corrective Action
Replace pitman arm pinch bolts.
Notes
System: steering/pitman arm pinch bolts.vehicle description: high cab over engine, long conventional and low cab forwardtrucks with hfb steering gears.
DEFECT #6 - STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR
Posted on: 1989-06-05
Description
There may be excessive torquing of the lower steering column pinch bolts.
Consequence
Bolts could fracture, adversely affecting steeringcontrol which could result in an accident.
Corrective Action
Replace suspect pinch bolts.
Notes
System: lower steering column pinch bolts.vehicle description: high cab over engine and long conventional trucks.
DEFECT #7 - SEAT BELTS
Posted on: 1989-02-27
Description
When seat belts are not being worn, abrading of the webbing may occur at the d-ring.
Consequence
Seat belt may not properly restrain occupant in caseof an accident which could result in more serious injuries.
Corrective Action
Replace seat belt webbing.
Notes
System: seat belt.vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with 3 point seat belts andbostrom smartseats.
DEFECT #8 - STEERING:LINKAGES
Posted on: 1988-11-01
Description
Nuts that retain the steering and tie rod arms may crack while tightening, due to a deep bar defect.
Consequence
Steering capabilities could be adversely affected.
Corrective Action
Replace the steering lever nuts. If nuts are cracked, mounting studs will also be replaced.
Notes
System: steering lever nuts.vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with certain gkn steering axles.
DEFECT #9 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Posted on: 1988-09-19
Description
Resonators used in manufacturing of vigil ii lightbars may cause unpredictable operation.
Consequence
This could result in loss of turn signals, hazard warninglights, high beam indicator, or low air warning signal.
Corrective Action
Replace suspect light bars.
Notes
System: electrical.vehicle description: trucks equipped with optional vigil ii lightbarmanufactured by bendix.
DEFECT #10 - STRUCTURE
Posted on: 1988-06-07
Description
The welded gussett supporting the lower fuel tank step is of insufficient strength.
Consequence
Steps could break away and possibly cause injury to user.
Corrective Action
Install an end plate that will tie together upper and lower steps adding sufficient strength to support the lower step.
Notes
System: dual level steps.vehicle description: high cab over engine and long conventional trucks equippedwith dual level steps on 22 7/8 inch diameter fuel tanks.