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Rear bumper system on certain vehicles may not have been properly welded during assembly. In the event of a rear end collision, the right side bumper supportor could break loose, damage the fuel tank and allow fuel to leak.
The engine-to-body ground cable on certain vehicles may have been damaged during manufacture. The cable could eventually break due to the relative motion between the engine and body during vehicle operation.
The power brake vacuum hoses may fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 106, "brake hoses". The material used in the hoses will not perform according to specifications. The purpose of this regulation IS stated as, "to…
"Tx" heavy duty wheels may have been manufactured with laminated steel. The wheel disc may fracture and the wheel and tire could partially or completely separate from the vehicle.
Certain vehicles may not have had the disc portion of the wheel welded to the rim during manufacture. Consequently, the wheel could be subject to sudden separation of the rim and tire from the wheel disc.
On some motor homes, the driver and passenger seats may not be secured to the chassis in complete conformity to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 207, "seat mounting systems", and no. 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages". This IS…
On certain vehicles, the axles may have been installed backwards. Improper installation may impair effectiveness of the trailer brakes or may cause a spring to break.
On certain vehicles, the semi-trailer stop lights may not activate when hand control lever IS activated.
On certain vehicles, the wiring harness for the retractor spool release warning light and buzzer of the seat belt system may not have been properly routed at the time of assembly. This can cause mechanical interference with the driver"s…
On certain vehicles, the endstop for the secondary cab lock hook may experience abnormal wear. This can prevent the hook and latching bracket from engaging when the cab IS powered.
Upon releasing the accelerator pedal, the foot idle control device throttle lever may bind on the actuator mounting bracket due to insufficient clearance. This will cause the carburetor throttle to fail to return to the idle position.
The control (servo) cable may be incorrectly aligned with the throttle control lever. This condition could cause the speed control to fail to disengage.
On some vehicles, a metal component called a bushing, which holds the mirror in a fixed position, could crack or break due to improper machining of the lower mirror mounting bracket. This would allow the mirror to slip from the proper…
There are three pinch bolts that connect two universal joints in the steering column and gearbox. Pinch bolts may not be properly tightened. Steering may bind or lock up.
The bolts that attach the lower rear control arm to the frame may fracture. The rear control arm supports and positions the rear axle. Fracture of the bolts would allow the control arm to drop free.
Certain vehicles may have been assembled without the specified fuel tank shield which prevents direct contact between the fuel tank and driveline components. During a 30 mph frontal barrier impact test, as specified in federal motor…
The electro-clear rear window defoggers contain a defect which causes the glass to shatter without impact during or some time after use of the defogger. Vertical electrical strips may deteriorate and cause hot spots that can result in…
Brake fluid may contain an excessive amount of water. This can cause degradation of braking performance or brake failure under a variety of circumstances.
On certain vehicles, some cotter pins may be missing at the ball joint connections of the drag link ends and tie rod ends in the lower front axle steering system. Steering joint could separate if the ball stud retaining nut loosens and…
On certain vehicles, the joints used to attach a rear settee trim panel may not meet the 60 percent joint strength requirement of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 221, "school bus body joint strenght".
Cracks may develop in the trunnion to which the apex of the "a-frame" IS attached. These cracks may progress to the point that the trunnion could fail and the a-frame could separate from it. If this occurs, the a-frame could come into…
The accelerator cable which leads from the transmission lever to the throttle housing may malfunction. Accelerator cable may have been bent during installation or during servicing of engine components. This could cause the steel band cable…
If the rear shock absorber should "over-travel" when motorcycle IS operated over rough terrain, the current position of the rear brake caliper could cause the rear brake line to contact the right saddle bag carrier. This could cause a…
Fatigue cracks may develop in the brake vacuum booster housing. This may cause a vacuum leak and reduce the effectiveness of the brakes. After prolonged use, the cracks may develop to the extent that the booster may separate from the…
The steel used in some compact spare wheels IS too thin. While in service the wheel may fracture, resulting in a partial or complete separation of the wheel and tire from the vehicle.
This IS a manufacturer"s notice to advise owners of proper vehicle operation. The parking gear may not be securely engaged after the operator has attempted to shift to park. The vehicle may appear to be in park though actually in reverse.…
Certain vehicles equipped with optional step type rear bumper and a 22-gallon steel fuel tank may not comply with rear impact test requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 301, "fuel system integrity". If the vehicle IS…
The front axle hub spacer may have been omitted from the front hub and bearing carrier assemblies. This condition could allow excessive front wheel bearing movement resulting in wheel bearing damage.
Tire pressure and rim size information may have been omitted from the vehicle tire information plate that IS mounted in the driver"s compartment.
Roof hatches may be propped open to allow for fresh air ventilation. The prop mechanism was designed to disengage when full opening of the hatch IS required to exit. The release button that disengages the prop mechanism may require…