Autocar Autocar 1985

Model Autocar made in 1985 by Autocar got 5 recalls. There were some recalls concerningequipment, seat belts and service brakes, air.

Model 1985

Recalls

CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS
88V092000VOLVO GM HEAVY TRUCK CORPfrom 11/01/1984 to 05/01/1988V (Vehicle)27606/22/1988MFRWHITE MOTOR CORPORATION06/10/198806/28/1988
Defect SummaryDecals warning not to use ether or starting fluids may have been omitted from the air cleaner and/or instrument panel.
Consequence SummaryInjection of these fluids into the air intake systemcould possibly be ignited by the heating coils and an explosion may occur.
Corrective SummaryInstall warning labels.
NotesSystem: warning labels.vehicle description: white and autocar model heavy duty trucks 33,000 lbs.gvwrand greater, manufactured between november 26, 1984 and december 10, 1987.white gmc acl, acm, wia, wil, wca, wcl and wcm model heavy duty trucks 33,000lbs. gvwr and greater, manufactured between january 11, 1988 and may 13, 1988.
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR
88V150000VOLVO GM HEAVY TRUCK CORPfrom 07/01/1983 to 08/01/1988V (Vehicle)787910/05/1988MFRWHITE MOTOR CORPORATION09/13/198809/23/1988
Defect SummaryThe seat cushion may interfere with the seat belt retractor mechanism keeping it from locking.
Consequence SummarySeat belt would be ineffective and would not restrainoccupant in event of a sudden stop or accident.
Corrective SummaryInstall a spacer behind the belt assembly mount.
NotesSystem: seat belt assembly.vehicle description: heavy duty trucks.
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - CONTROLS - FOOT CONTROL
87V145000VOLVO GM HEAVY TRUCK CORPfrom 03/01/1983 to 05/01/1987V (Vehicle)3318312/18/1987MFRWHITE MOTOR CORPORATION09/15/198709/18/1987
Defect SummaryFoot controlled brake valve may malfunction by allowing air pressure to bypass control piston o ring.
Consequence SummaryThese conditions could cause overly aggressive truckbraking during normal brake applications creating the potential for a vehiclecrash.
Corrective SummaryRepair so as to prevent brake valve malfunction.
NotesSystem: brakesvehicle description: heavy duty trucks
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - SUPPLY - RESERVOIR
85V074000VOLVO GM HEAVY TRUCK CORPfrom 09/01/1981 to 04/01/1985V (Vehicle)1287MFRWHITE MOTOR CORPORATION06/06/198506/18/1985571121
Defect SummaryTrucks may not meet the air reservoir volume of 12 times the combined volume of all brake chambers at full stroke as required by fmvss 121. consequence of defect: braking effectiveness could be reduced creating the potential for an accident.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryAir reservoir volume will be increased to meet requirements.
NotesVehicle description: heavy duty trucks 26,000 pounds gvwr and greater. system: air brakes reservoir/fmvss 121.
SUSPENSION - MULTIPLE AXLE - TORQUE ARM
87V138000VOLVO GM HEAVY TRUCK CORPfrom 10/01/1984 to 07/01/1987V (Vehicle)4509/11/1987MFRWHITE MOTOR CORPORATION09/04/198709/09/1987
Defect SummaryThe tandem suspension curved torque rods may fail at a point where the two piece center tube is welded together.
Consequence SummaryA broken torque rod would affect the handling and thestability of the vehicle.
Corrective SummaryInspect and make necessary repairs to preclude rod separation at the weld point.
NotesSystem: suspensionvehicle description: heavy duty trucks.

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