Item Affected: SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB
Date Announced: 11/24/1997
Description of Recall: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH DESIGN LEVEL 1, ROCKWELL FF980 SERIES FRONT AXLE. THE FRONT AXLE HUB FLANGE CAN DEVELOP CRACKS DUE TO HIGH STRESS LEVELS.
Conequence: CRACKS IN A HUB FLANGE CAN RESULT IN A WHEEL SEPARATION.
Action Need To Fix It: DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND REPLACE THE FRONT HUBS WITH AN IMPROVED DESIGN LEVEL 2 HUB.
Notes: OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 17, 1997. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT PACCAR AT 1-425-468-7356. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
Item Affected: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES
Date Announced: 04/01/1988
Description of Recall: THE WINDSHIELD WIPER DRIVE LINKAGE COULD LOCKUP AND CAUSE WIPERS TO STOP.
Conequence: THIS CONDITION COULD IMPAIR THE DRIVERS VISION AND AVEHICLE CRASH MAY RESULT.
Action Need To Fix It: THE WINDSHIELD WIPER DRIVE LINKAGE WILL BE REPLACED ON ALL VEHICLES.
Notes: SYSTEM: WINDSHIELD WIPER/LINKAGE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS
Item Affected: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Date Announced: 08/28/1989
Description of Recall: BATTERY BOX COVER MOUNTING BRACKET FAILURE COULD ALLOW COVER TO COME LOOSE.
Conequence: COVER COULD DETACH FROM TRUCK AND CAUSE AN ACCIDENT.
Action Need To Fix It: REPAIR MOUNTING BRACKET WELD IN A MANNER TO PREVENT FAILURE.
Notes: SYSTEM: BATTERY BOX COVER.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS.