Safety defect investigations, technical specifications, and manufacturer repair notices for Canadian owners.
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On certain trucks, the electronic accelerator pedal on these may experience premature failure of the pedal return springs. If both springs fail, the pedal will not return to the idle position when the pedal is released and an unintended full throttle condition could occur which in turn could result in a vehicle accident. Correction: Pedal will be modified or replaced as required.
A failure of this component (engine) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).
Certain trucks may have throttle return springs that could fail during normal operation without prior warning. If both springs fail, the engine throttle may not return to the idle position when the throttle foot pedal is released. This could result in loss of vehicle control and a possible vehicle crash. Correction: throttle return springs will be replaced.
A failure of this component (engine) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).
On certain trucks, the top torque rods on the Chalmers 800 series suspensions may contain inadequate welds. This could cause the torque rod to fail without warning allowing the rear axle(s) to move out of position and result in vehicle instability and loss of directional control. Correction: Torque rods will be replaced with a new one piece design which eliminates the above mentioned weld.
A failure of this component (suspension) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).
On certain trucks, rear drive axles may have an incomplete weld between the axle housing and the suspension hanger brackets. After extended service, the partial weld may fail and could result in separation of the suspension bracket and the axle housing. Separation may allow the rear axle to move out of position and cause vehicle instability, loss of vehicle control,and the potential for vehicle crash. Axles will be inspected and repaired if necessary.
A failure of this component (suspension) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).
On certain trucks, the brake pedal assembly used in the right hand station of vehicles built with dual drive option, may have been improperly welded. The weld that attaches the pivot pin boss to the brake pedal may fail. This condition, if present, would leave the vehicle operator without normal braking control and could result in a vehicle crash. Correction: Brake pedal assembly will be replaced.
A failure of this component (brakes) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).
On certain trucks, the Chalmers 1200 series air-ride suspension may develop cracks in the welded joints between the outrigger spring brackets and the main sawhorse "A" frames. These cracks could grow under normal service to the point that one or both of the outrigger spring brackets could fail.this Could cause the frame rails to drop onto the rear axles causing damage to the tires, wheels and axles. This could result in loss of vehicle control and crash without prior warning. Correction: Sawhorse assembly will be replaced or reinforced as required.
A failure of this component (suspension) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).
On certain trucks, when a sentinal shutdown unit is activated due to the failure of a monitered system and blocks the engine fuel supply, the fuel pump continues to pump fuel and build pressure. This pressure may cause the fuel filter to fail, spraying the engine compartment and creating a potential fire hazard.
A failure of this component (fuel system) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).
On certain trucks, the lap belt may detach from the retractor assembly under severe decelerations.
A failure of this component (seats and restraints) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).
On certain trucks, the hole in the throttle lever and the stop pin may be mismatched which could allow the pin to loosen and fall out. Should this happen the tension spring attached to the throttle lever assembly would separate from the lever causing the lever to move to full throttle p osition, idle position or remain in the position the lever was in at the moment of failure. This could cause the vehicle to crash without prior warning.
A failure of this component (other) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).
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