7 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - WHEELS:CENTER SECTION
Posted on: 1986-12-22
Description
Cracks can develop in the hub in the inner wheel bearing area. Consequence of defect: oil leaks could occur resulting in lack of lubrication.
Consequence
Corrective Action
Replace hubs.
Notes
System: aluminum wheel hub. Vehicle description: trucks equipped with con met hubs with outboard mountedbrake drums for ff-941 front axle.
DEFECT #2 - STRUCTURE:BODY
Posted on: 1986-01-31
Description
The center bracket, one of the three used to hold the grab handle in place, contains a rivet which may not be properly align. This allows a small gap to exist between the rivet head and the bracket. Consequence of defect: a ring on a finger could be caught in the gap and result in personal injury to a person getting out or into the cab.
Consequence
Corrective Action
Remove the rivet on each center bracket.
Notes
System: grab handle for cab entry and exits.vehicle description: c.o.e. And long nose conventional trucks.
DEFECT #3 - SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
Posted on: 1985-01-07
Description
A poorly designed bracket which mounts the service/parking brake unit to the rear drive axle may allow damage to brake chamber. Damage may cause the spring brake to be applied.
Consequence
Corrective Action
Brake chamber support brackets will be replaced with a type that provides the necessary clearance, without cost to the owner.
Notes
Vehicle description: trucks equipped with disc brakes in combination with airsuspension system.system: braking; brake chamber mounting brackets.consequences of defect: loss of vehicle control may occur without priorwarning, resulting in an accident.note: this problem should be corrected immediately.
DEFECT #4 - STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Posted on: 1984-06-28
Description
The tie rod end attaches to the steering linkage with a stud which may crack and break.
Consequence
Corrective Action
Both tie rod end assemblies will be replaced.
Notes
Vehicle description: heavy trucks equipped with gkn front axles.system: steering; tie rod end assemblies.consequences of defect: steering control may be lost and an accident couldresult.
DEFECT #5 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Posted on: 1985-12-09
Description
Rear brake relay valve control line was connected to the secondary double check valve, rather than the primary one. Consequence of defect: these trucks have a two axle brake system each on separate systems to avoid total loss of brakes. However with the misconnected lines and if a rupture or leak occurs in the control line, the front and rear axle brakes will fail.
Consequence
Corrective Action
Properly connect control line to the primary double check valve. Recheck for proper operation of front brakes.
Notes
System: air brakes plumbing.vehicle description: heavy duty low cab forward trucks. Model fll6384.
DEFECT #6 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
Posted on: 1984-04-04
Description
Engine cooling fan is made of a plastic outer ring and blade molded to a metal center. The fan blades can separate from the hub and disintegrate without warning.
Consequence
Corrective Action
Immediate replacement of defective fan with an all metal fan will be done free of charge.
Notes
Vehicle description: heavy trucks.system: engine and engine cooling; cooling fan.consequences of defect: should blade separation and disintegration occur whilethe vehicle is being serviced with the cab tilted or hood released and theengine running, severe bodily injury may result.
DEFECT #7 - STEERING:LINKAGES
Posted on: 1984-04-04
Description
A bolt may not have been fully tightened on the pitman arm and retaining screws may not have been installed or may not have been fully tightened. The pitman arm could separate from the steering shaft.
Consequence
Corrective Action
A retainer will be installed, or the pitman arm will be replaced, if loose.
Notes
Vehicle description: heavy trucks equipped with sheppard model 392 steeringgear systems.system: steering; pitman arm.consequences of defect: loss of steering would result, possibly causing anaccident.