Volvo Wia 1996
Model Wia made in 1996 by Volvo got 34 consumer complains, 1 investigation there are 7 recalls as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags, electrical system and engine and engine cooling. Technical service bulletines regarding fuel system, gasoline. The car had one investigation (suspension). There were some recalls concerningexterior lighting, service brakes, air and steering.
Model 1996
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TAIL LIGHTS - SWITCH | ||||||||||||||||
| 02V238000 | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC | from 11/11/1990 to 07/17/2002 | V (Vehicle) | 5532 | 10/31/2002 | MFR | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 09/09/2002 | 09/16/2002 | 571 | 108 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Certain heavy duty class 8 trucks fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment. the two tail lamps, back-up lamp,and license tag lamp were mounted on insufficiently rigid mounts. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | It may not allow the driver of a rearward approaching vehicle to have full view of the lamps. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will attach the two tail lamps, back-up lamp, and the license tap lamp on stiffer brackets. owner notification began october 31, 2002. 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 volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | ||||||||||||||||
| 96V095000 | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC | from 08/01/1994 to 02/01/1996 | V (Vehicle) | 771 | 04/23/1996 | MFR | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 03/23/1996 | 06/11/1996 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The traction solenoid exhaust can be obstructed due to inadequate drainage and a build-up of road contamination between the mounting bracket and the solenoid housing. the obstructed exhaust prevents the relay valve control air pressure from venting after a differential braking traction event. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This condition would keep the rear axle service brakes applied without any brake pedal movement by the driver increasing the risk of a vehicle accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will remove the suspect valve and install a new valve that has a modified solenoid housing which will allow for sufficient drainage and a new valve mounting bracket with increased height to reduce entry of contamination. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: brakes; air systems. vehicle description: class 8 heavy duty trucks equipped with a bendix atr traction relay valve. note: 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 volvo gm heavy truck at 1-800-528-6586. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
| STEERING - LINKAGES | ||||||||||||||||
| 96V038000 | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC | from 08/01/1995 to 02/01/1996 | V (Vehicle) | 1303 | 02/27/1996 | MFR | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 02/22/1996 | 02/28/1996 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: heavy duty class 8 vehicles built with a volvo 5.7 (12,500 lbs) front steering axle. due to hydrogen embrittlement, the front steering axle king pins could have broken during assembly. continued operation of a vehicle with a broken king pin could allow the pin to work loose. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This condition can cause erratic steering resulting in loss of steering control increasing the potential for a vehicle accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the vehicles for a broken king pin and replace the king pins if broken. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | 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 volvo truck at 1-800-528-6586. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
| STRUCTURE - BODY | ||||||||||||||||
| 97V023000 | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC | from 11/11/1996 to 01/29/1997 | V (Vehicle) | 1928 | 02/28/1997 | MFR | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 02/24/1997 | 02/26/1997 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Warning labels identifying the climbing sequence and process were omitted. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Persons not using the sequence and process during cab entry or exit or when using the optional back of cab access may slip and/or fall causing personal injury. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Volvo heavy truck will be providing warning labels to be installed by owners on their trucks. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification:owner notification is expected to begin march 18, 1997. notes:owners who do not receive the warning label free of charge within a reasonable time should contact volvo gm heavy duty truck at 1-910-393-2000.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - HUB | ||||||||||||||||
| 97V196004 | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC | from 08/12/1996 to 12/07/1996 | V (Vehicle) | 39 | 01/26/1998 | MFR | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 12/31/1997 | 01/05/1998 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Cracks in a hub flange can result in a wheel separation. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will remove and replace the front hubs with an improved design level 2 hub. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification is expected to begin january 26, 1998.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 fleetwood at 1-800-322-8216. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - SPRINGS - AIR SUSPENSION - LINES AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 98V255000 | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC | from 10/01/1986 to 07/13/1998 | V (Vehicle) | 95013 | 11/27/1998 | MFR | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 10/14/1998 | 10/15/1998 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: class 8 heavy duty trucks. the air suspension control valve supply line was not plumbed through an air pressure protection valve. in the event of a failure, there would be loss of air pressure in the 'b' system air reservoir that supplies air pressure for the front steer axle brakes. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This condition would result in increased stopping distances. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will install the necessary air pressure protection valve. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began during november 1998. 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 volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| SUSPENSION - REAR | ||||||||||||||||
| 96V233004 | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC | from 08/07/1996 to 09/03/1996 | V (Vehicle) | 42 | 01/02/1997 | MFR | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 12/02/1996 | 12/20/1996 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: class 8 heavy duty vehicles equipped with eaton drive axles and axilok spindle nuts. the drive axle housings consist of a plate steel center section and two forged spindles, one of which is welded to each end of the center section. each spindle contains a keyway slot in which the locking tab for the wheel bearing nut locking mechanism is inserted. the length of the keyway slot may not be long enough to accommodate the tab causing the tab to be deformed or damaged during installation. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This locking tab prevents the wheel bearing nut from loosening during vehicle operation. if this tab is deformed, the nut can loosen allowing the wheel to separate from the axle increasing the risk of a vehicle accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the drive axle housing nuts with a conventional wheel nut hardware system. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification:owner notification will begin january 2, 1997.note: 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 volvo gm heavy duty trucks at 1-910-393-2000. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||||
| 234/003 | 01/01/1997 | 51159 | Installation fuel return line restriction fittings. *tw | 06/27/1997 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION | ||||||
| PE99018 | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 03/03/1999 | 09/14/1999 | TRUCK ROLLOVER CRASHES | ||
| Odi has received a fleet report which alleges that the air suspension system on the subject tractors contributes to a low speed rollover | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||
| 12/02/1997 | 0 | ||
| Noticed noise, upon turning the cab shifted. then checked the problem out and noticed. the vehicle was looked at by a volvo dealer, and the consumer found out that problem occurred because the weld broke on the elbow which holds the cab to the frame. in addition, replaced alternator/adjusted rear air bags. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 07/06/1998 | |||
| Consumer stated the charging system was not working correctly.*jb | |||
| 04/09/1997 | 12 | ||
| Transmission problems. *tt also, fifth wheel assembly needed adjustment/ hood was cracked/ there was a missing bolt in crossmember/ there was a leak under the dash/thermostat was replaced/air whistle noise in engine/pulley assembly needed replacement/cool filter replaced/ brake belt replaced/ left front brake was sticking/new brake shoes were needed/ alternator and starter solenoid replaced/ speed control inoperable due to faulty wire,/harness to crank sensor rubbed, causing inactive engine code and wiring harness was shorting out. in addition, 4 batteries have been replaced/ exhaust problems/ flex pipe replaced/ broken injector wire caused loss of power. rough idle caused by faulty injector. turbo line was damaged. air leaked at transmission, slave cylinder removed and cleaned, clutch whistled and stuck/ loose gearshift, transmission jumpsout of fifth gear, and had be held at all times. 3 power steering hoses and steering box replaced due to leak, pitman arm adjusted. vehicle experienced suspension problems; pulling to the right, 12 sets of wheel bearings replaced, shackle pins and bushings replaced. there was vibration in front end, new front shocks added. air bags replaced; also, tires replaced. steering axle failure. tap at heater hose leaking, air conditioner belt loose, causing noise. heater valve was replaced. *slc ...*ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | |||
| 12/02/1997 | 0 | ||
| Noticed noise, upon turning the cab shifted. then checked the problem out and noticed. the vehicle was looked at by a volvo dealer, and the consumer found out that problem occurred because the weld broke on the elbow which holds the cab to the frame. in addition, replaced alternator/adjusted rear air bags. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | |||
| 1 | |||
| Consumer complains of problems with the wiring harness and the dash. *jg | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 07/23/1998 | 1 | 07/06/1998 | |
| Consumer stated the motor was leaking oil due to the timing gear having two bolt eylets that had broken off, the bolts were screwed into the block with the washers to raise the heads up to the height of cover, also the water pump engine sensor, thermostat and 0-rings were replaced.*jb | |||
| 04/09/1997 | 12 | ||
| Transmission problems. *tt also, fifth wheel assembly needed adjustment/ hood was cracked/ there was a missing bolt in crossmember/ there was a leak under the dash/thermostat was replaced/air whistle noise in engine/pulley assembly needed replacement/cool filter replaced/ brake belt replaced/ left front brake was sticking/new brake shoes were needed/ alternator and starter solenoid replaced/ speed control inoperable due to faulty wire,/harness to crank sensor rubbed, causing inactive engine code and wiring harness was shorting out. in addition, 4 batteries have been replaced/ exhaust problems/ flex pipe replaced/ broken injector wire caused loss of power. rough idle caused by faulty injector. turbo line was damaged. air leaked at transmission, slave cylinder removed and cleaned, clutch whistled and stuck/ loose gearshift, transmission jumpsout of fifth gear, and had be held at all times. 3 power steering hoses and steering box replaced due to leak, pitman arm adjusted. vehicle experienced suspension problems; pulling to the right, 12 sets of wheel bearings replaced, shackle pins and bushings replaced. there was vibration in front end, new front shocks added. air bags replaced; also, tires replaced. steering axle failure. tap at heater hose leaking, air conditioner belt loose, causing noise. heater valve was replaced. *slc ...*ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL | |||
| 10/10/2006 | 1 | ||
| 1996 conventional caught on fire. *ts the fire started in the engine compartment. it was unknown if it was electrical. *jb | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||
| 10/18/1999 | 1 | 07/06/1998 | |
| Consumer stated the exhaust clamps and muffler were replaced due to leaking.*jb | |||
| EQUIPMENT | |||
| 1 | 07/06/1998 | ||
| Consumer stated the mud flap brakcets, deck plate, deck plate over the battery, snow chains and the tv cabinet were replaced.*jb | |||
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||
| 1 | |||
| Consumer complains of problems with the air conditioner being out. *jg | |||
| 06/25/1998 | 3 | 07/06/1998 | |
| Consumer stated the air conditioner was leaking.*jb | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | |||
| 1 | 07/06/1998 | ||
| Consumer stated the back up lights, circuit breaker fuse, and head lamp were all inoperative.*jb | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 04/09/1997 | 12 | ||
| Transmission problems. *tt also, fifth wheel assembly needed adjustment/ hood was cracked/ there was a missing bolt in crossmember/ there was a leak under the dash/thermostat was replaced/air whistle noise in engine/pulley assembly needed replacement/cool filter replaced/ brake belt replaced/ left front brake was sticking/new brake shoes were needed/ alternator and starter solenoid replaced/ speed control inoperable due to faulty wire,/harness to crank sensor rubbed, causing inactive engine code and wiring harness was shorting out. in addition, 4 batteries have been replaced/ exhaust problems/ flex pipe replaced/ broken injector wire caused loss of power. rough idle caused by faulty injector. turbo line was damaged. air leaked at transmission, slave cylinder removed and cleaned, clutch whistled and stuck/ loose gearshift, transmission jumpsout of fifth gear, and had be held at all times. 3 power steering hoses and steering box replaced due to leak, pitman arm adjusted. vehicle experienced suspension problems; pulling to the right, 12 sets of wheel bearings replaced, shackle pins and bushings replaced. there was vibration in front end, new front shocks added. air bags replaced; also, tires replaced. steering axle failure. tap at heater hose leaking, air conditioner belt loose, causing noise. heater valve was replaced. *slc ...*ak | |||
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - HOOD - LATCH | |||
| 1 | 07/06/1998 | ||
| Consumer stated the hood latches were inoperative.*jb | |||
| OTHER | |||
| 09/12/1997 | 1 | 07/06/1998 | |
| Consumer stated the temperature, oil pressure, water temperature and voltage gauges were acting erractically.*jb | |||
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||
| 1 | 07/06/1998 | ||
| Consumer stated the transmission clutch was replaced, and also the cooler lines were leaking.*jb | |||
| 04/09/1997 | 12 | ||
| Transmission problems. *tt also, fifth wheel assembly needed adjustment/ hood was cracked/ there was a missing bolt in crossmember/ there was a leak under the dash/thermostat was replaced/air whistle noise in engine/pulley assembly needed replacement/cool filter replaced/ brake belt replaced/ left front brake was sticking/new brake shoes were needed/ alternator and starter solenoid replaced/ speed control inoperable due to faulty wire,/harness to crank sensor rubbed, causing inactive engine code and wiring harness was shorting out. in addition, 4 batteries have been replaced/ exhaust problems/ flex pipe replaced/ broken injector wire caused loss of power. rough idle caused by faulty injector. turbo line was damaged. air leaked at transmission, slave cylinder removed and cleaned, clutch whistled and stuck/ loose gearshift, transmission jumpsout of fifth gear, and had be held at all times. 3 power steering hoses and steering box replaced due to leak, pitman arm adjusted. vehicle experienced suspension problems; pulling to the right, 12 sets of wheel bearings replaced, shackle pins and bushings replaced. there was vibration in front end, new front shocks added. air bags replaced; also, tires replaced. steering axle failure. tap at heater hose leaking, air conditioner belt loose, causing noise. heater valve was replaced. *slc ...*ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | |||
| 1 | 07/06/1998 | ||
| Consumer stated the front air brakes were inoperative.*jb | |||
| 04/09/1997 | 12 | ||
| Transmission problems. *tt also, fifth wheel assembly needed adjustment/ hood was cracked/ there was a missing bolt in crossmember/ there was a leak under the dash/thermostat was replaced/air whistle noise in engine/pulley assembly needed replacement/cool filter replaced/ brake belt replaced/ left front brake was sticking/new brake shoes were needed/ alternator and starter solenoid replaced/ speed control inoperable due to faulty wire,/harness to crank sensor rubbed, causing inactive engine code and wiring harness was shorting out. in addition, 4 batteries have been replaced/ exhaust problems/ flex pipe replaced/ broken injector wire caused loss of power. rough idle caused by faulty injector. turbo line was damaged. air leaked at transmission, slave cylinder removed and cleaned, clutch whistled and stuck/ loose gearshift, transmission jumpsout of fifth gear, and had be held at all times. 3 power steering hoses and steering box replaced due to leak, pitman arm adjusted. vehicle experienced suspension problems; pulling to the right, 12 sets of wheel bearings replaced, shackle pins and bushings replaced. there was vibration in front end, new front shocks added. air bags replaced; also, tires replaced. steering axle failure. tap at heater hose leaking, air conditioner belt loose, causing noise. heater valve was replaced. *slc ...*ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM - SHOES/LININGS | |||
| 04/09/1997 | 12 | ||
| Transmission problems. *tt also, fifth wheel assembly needed adjustment/ hood was cracked/ there was a missing bolt in crossmember/ there was a leak under the dash/thermostat was replaced/air whistle noise in engine/pulley assembly needed replacement/cool filter replaced/ brake belt replaced/ left front brake was sticking/new brake shoes were needed/ alternator and starter solenoid replaced/ speed control inoperable due to faulty wire,/harness to crank sensor rubbed, causing inactive engine code and wiring harness was shorting out. in addition, 4 batteries have been replaced/ exhaust problems/ flex pipe replaced/ broken injector wire caused loss of power. rough idle caused by faulty injector. turbo line was damaged. air leaked at transmission, slave cylinder removed and cleaned, clutch whistled and stuck/ loose gearshift, transmission jumpsout of fifth gear, and had be held at all times. 3 power steering hoses and steering box replaced due to leak, pitman arm adjusted. vehicle experienced suspension problems; pulling to the right, 12 sets of wheel bearings replaced, shackle pins and bushings replaced. there was vibration in front end, new front shocks added. air bags replaced; also, tires replaced. steering axle failure. tap at heater hose leaking, air conditioner belt loose, causing noise. heater valve was replaced. *slc ...*ak | |||
| STEERING | |||
| 04/09/1997 | 12 | ||
| Transmission problems. *tt also, fifth wheel assembly needed adjustment/ hood was cracked/ there was a missing bolt in crossmember/ there was a leak under the dash/thermostat was replaced/air whistle noise in engine/pulley assembly needed replacement/cool filter replaced/ brake belt replaced/ left front brake was sticking/new brake shoes were needed/ alternator and starter solenoid replaced/ speed control inoperable due to faulty wire,/harness to crank sensor rubbed, causing inactive engine code and wiring harness was shorting out. in addition, 4 batteries have been replaced/ exhaust problems/ flex pipe replaced/ broken injector wire caused loss of power. rough idle caused by faulty injector. turbo line was damaged. air leaked at transmission, slave cylinder removed and cleaned, clutch whistled and stuck/ loose gearshift, transmission jumpsout of fifth gear, and had be held at all times. 3 power steering hoses and steering box replaced due to leak, pitman arm adjusted. vehicle experienced suspension problems; pulling to the right, 12 sets of wheel bearings replaced, shackle pins and bushings replaced. there was vibration in front end, new front shocks added. air bags replaced; also, tires replaced. steering axle failure. tap at heater hose leaking, air conditioner belt loose, causing noise. heater valve was replaced. *slc ...*ak | |||
| STEERING - COLUMN | |||
| 06/25/1998 | 07/06/1998 | ||
| Consumer stated the steering would not tilt.*jb | |||
| STEERING - GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | |||
| 1 | |||
| Consumer complains of problems with the steering gear box. *jg | |||
| STRUCTURE | |||
| 04/09/1997 | 12 | ||
| Transmission problems. *tt also, fifth wheel assembly needed adjustment/ hood was cracked/ there was a missing bolt in crossmember/ there was a leak under the dash/thermostat was replaced/air whistle noise in engine/pulley assembly needed replacement/cool filter replaced/ brake belt replaced/ left front brake was sticking/new brake shoes were needed/ alternator and starter solenoid replaced/ speed control inoperable due to faulty wire,/harness to crank sensor rubbed, causing inactive engine code and wiring harness was shorting out. in addition, 4 batteries have been replaced/ exhaust problems/ flex pipe replaced/ broken injector wire caused loss of power. rough idle caused by faulty injector. turbo line was damaged. air leaked at transmission, slave cylinder removed and cleaned, clutch whistled and stuck/ loose gearshift, transmission jumpsout of fifth gear, and had be held at all times. 3 power steering hoses and steering box replaced due to leak, pitman arm adjusted. vehicle experienced suspension problems; pulling to the right, 12 sets of wheel bearings replaced, shackle pins and bushings replaced. there was vibration in front end, new front shocks added. air bags replaced; also, tires replaced. steering axle failure. tap at heater hose leaking, air conditioner belt loose, causing noise. heater valve was replaced. *slc ...*ak | |||
| 12/02/1997 | 0 | ||
| Noticed noise, upon turning the cab shifted. then checked the problem out and noticed. the vehicle was looked at by a volvo dealer, and the consumer found out that problem occurred because the weld broke on the elbow which holds the cab to the frame. in addition, replaced alternator/adjusted rear air bags. *ak | |||
| SUSPENSION | |||
| 1 | |||
| Consumer complains of problems with the u-bolts, bushings and springs. *jg | |||
| 09/12/1997 | 8 | 07/06/1998 | |
| Consumer states the truck will not stay aligned, various parts have been replaced to keep the truck aligned such as the tie rod ends, the tires were replaced, shocks, rear torsion bar, right rear air bag, torqued rod arm, replaced rear spring pins, lead springs, u-bolts, air suspension level valve, and the rear axle was reset. *slc | |||
| 1 | |||
| Consumer states that the wheel bearing in the left side of the front axle has always run much hotter than the other side, secondly, consumer only gets 60,000 to 80,000 miles out of a pair of steer tires which could possibly be a result of premature steer tire wear, there is a problem with the truck pulling hard to the right, front end has been checked, king pin leans to right. *tt | |||
| 04/09/1997 | 12 | ||
| Transmission problems. *tt also, fifth wheel assembly needed adjustment/ hood was cracked/ there was a missing bolt in crossmember/ there was a leak under the dash/thermostat was replaced/air whistle noise in engine/pulley assembly needed replacement/cool filter replaced/ brake belt replaced/ left front brake was sticking/new brake shoes were needed/ alternator and starter solenoid replaced/ speed control inoperable due to faulty wire,/harness to crank sensor rubbed, causing inactive engine code and wiring harness was shorting out. in addition, 4 batteries have been replaced/ exhaust problems/ flex pipe replaced/ broken injector wire caused loss of power. rough idle caused by faulty injector. turbo line was damaged. air leaked at transmission, slave cylinder removed and cleaned, clutch whistled and stuck/ loose gearshift, transmission jumpsout of fifth gear, and had be held at all times. 3 power steering hoses and steering box replaced due to leak, pitman arm adjusted. vehicle experienced suspension problems; pulling to the right, 12 sets of wheel bearings replaced, shackle pins and bushings replaced. there was vibration in front end, new front shocks added. air bags replaced; also, tires replaced. steering axle failure. tap at heater hose leaking, air conditioner belt loose, causing noise. heater valve was replaced. *slc ...*ak | |||
| 06/01/1998 | 5 | 03/13/1998 | |
| Front axle suspension system problems causing excessive uneven tire wear and deterioration of other components (bushings, strut arm bolts stretching). mjs | |||
| TRAILER HITCHES - FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY | |||
| 04/09/1997 | 12 | ||
| Transmission problems. *tt also, fifth wheel assembly needed adjustment/ hood was cracked/ there was a missing bolt in crossmember/ there was a leak under the dash/thermostat was replaced/air whistle noise in engine/pulley assembly needed replacement/cool filter replaced/ brake belt replaced/ left front brake was sticking/new brake shoes were needed/ alternator and starter solenoid replaced/ speed control inoperable due to faulty wire,/harness to crank sensor rubbed, causing inactive engine code and wiring harness was shorting out. in addition, 4 batteries have been replaced/ exhaust problems/ flex pipe replaced/ broken injector wire caused loss of power. rough idle caused by faulty injector. turbo line was damaged. air leaked at transmission, slave cylinder removed and cleaned, clutch whistled and stuck/ loose gearshift, transmission jumpsout of fifth gear, and had be held at all times. 3 power steering hoses and steering box replaced due to leak, pitman arm adjusted. vehicle experienced suspension problems; pulling to the right, 12 sets of wheel bearings replaced, shackle pins and bushings replaced. there was vibration in front end, new front shocks added. air bags replaced; also, tires replaced. steering axle failure. tap at heater hose leaking, air conditioner belt loose, causing noise. heater valve was replaced. *slc ...*ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - GLASS, SIDE/REAR | |||
| 1 | 07/06/1998 | ||
| Consumer stated the right door window was inoperative and the window washer was inoperative.*jb | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | |||
| 1 | 07/06/1998 | ||
| Consumer stated the right door window was inoperative and the window washer was inoperative.*jb | |||