4 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE
Posted on: 1989-04-25
Description
Trucks may have insufficient weld material attaching rear suspension bracket to the rear axle housing.
Consequence
Rear suspension bracket could separate from the axleand result in a loss of steering control and an accident.
Corrective Action
Reweld rear suspension brackets.
Notes
System: rear suspension.vehicle description: heavy-duty trucks with hendrickson rear suspension.
DEFECT #2 - SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Posted on: 1989-01-24
Description
Retractor housing on seat belt may interfere with the seat cushion.
Consequence
If seat belt retractor failed to lock in an emergency,driver may not be retained and personal injury may result.
Corrective Action
Install a spacer to eliminate any interference between the seat cushion and the seat belt retractor housing.
Notes
System: drivers seat belt.vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with bostrum suspension seatsand indiana mills and manufacturing 2 point komfort lok retracting seat belts.
DEFECT #3 - STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR
Posted on: 1989-01-23
Description
Due to the substitution of a spacer for a retainer on the steering wheel assembly, spacer could break allowing the steering wheel to separate from the mounting hub.
Consequence
If steering wheel separated while the truck was moving,steering control would be lost and a crash could result.
Corrective Action
Install retainer in place of the spacer.
Notes
System: steering wheel.vehicle description: heavy duty trucks.
DEFECT #4 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Posted on: 1989-11-01
Description
Fuel pumps may have a loose rack fastener that could allow the bolt to come out of the rack.
Consequence
This would affect operator control of engine speed andengine shutdown capability which could result in an accident.
Corrective Action
Retighten fastener to specified torque and use self locking nut.
Notes
System: engine / fuel pump.vehicle category: multi-purpose passenger vehicle.