3 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Posted on: 1992-01-28
Description
The transmission shifter allows the vehicle to remain in reverse gear even though the shifter is placed in the park-brake position if the operator has not placed the shifter into the park-brake detent.
Consequence
Even though the parking brake is set when the shifter isin the p-b position, the vehicle remains in reverse gear and could move withoutprior warning. This could result in an accident or injury to anyone standingbehind the vehicle.
Corrective Action
Install an audible alarm that sounds when the parking brake is set and the transmission is in reverse, to warn the operator that the shifter has not been placed in the park-brake detent. Also, incorporate a caution label on the gear shift selector handle, instructing the operator to confirm the shifter is in the park-brake detent position.
Notes
System: transmission.vehicle description: rear engine diesel chassis.
DEFECT #2 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
Posted on: 1992-01-06
Description
The brake pedal cotter pin may have been omitted during initial assembly of the brake linkage.
Consequence
The brake pedal could fall off the brake linkage whileoperator is attempting to stop, resulting in a vehicle accident.
Corrective Action
Install cotter pin.
Notes
System: brakes.vehicle description: recreational vehicle rear engine diesel chassis, 16000 gvwrand 18000 gvwr.
DEFECT #3 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Posted on: 1992-03-16
Description
Routing of the wiring harness to the steering wheel controls may permit chafing between the steering column lock disc and the convoluted tubing which houses the electrical harness.
Consequence
Extensive chafing conditions can cause an electricalshort and result in a fire. Also, the fuse link wired to the ignition circuitmay permit overloading if a short occurs.
Corrective Action
Clamp the wiring harness away from moving parts of the steering column. Replace the fusible link in the circuit with an appropriate amperage load capacity fusible link.
Notes
System: electrical.vehicle description: chassis cab; rear engine diesel chassis, gvwr 16,000 andgvwr 18,000.