Safety defect investigations, technical specifications, and manufacturer repair notices for Canadian owners.
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On certain trucks, the suspension equalizing beam shaft could fracture inside the beam at the toe of the weld due to the use of a non-conforming shaft. A single shaft failure could cause the transverse beam to come into contact with the roadway, generating sparks that, in combination with other events, would affect motor vehicle safety. Correction: All equalizing beams with non-conforming shafts will be replaced with beams containing appropriate shafts.
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).
Certain trucks were built without inversion valves. The inversion valve provides modulated spring brake application during emergency braking when the "A" portion of air the air brake system has failed. This would result in less than designed brake effectiveness in the case of a half system failure. Correction: Inversion valves will be installed.
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 throttle springs were manufactured such that the hooks at each end may have a tighter than required diameter. If the diameter of a hook is too tight it may bind on the throttle spring anchor nuts. This binding may lead to spring fatigue and eventual spring failure. If both springs fail, the engine may not return to idle upon release of the accelerator. This could result in loss of vehicle control and a crash. Correction: Throttle return springs will be replaced with redesigned springs.
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 been built with bare mufflers mounted at the back of the cab behind air shields. There is no heat shield to protect someone from contacting the hot muffler if they are standing on a deck plate behind the cab. Also, some of these vehicles were equipped with deck plates with no grab handle for access. Correction: Muffler shields and where necessary, grab handles will be installed on affected vehicles.
A failure of this component (structure) 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 air brake line gladhand connector plate screws were not properly heat treated after plating and could fail due to hydrogen embrittlement. This could result in loss of trailer brakes. Correction: Affected gladhands 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 dryer cannot remove all of the moisture from the air. In a cold environment this moisture may freeze and effectively block the air lines downstream of the dryer resulting in an air pressure build up in the dryer. This air pressure may eventually cause the dryer cartridge to separate from the dryer. The separated cartridge may cause bodily injury to anyone standing near the dryer at the instant of separation. Correction: Pressure relief valves will be installed in the dryer outlet ports on the affected vehicles.
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 upper bunk retaining straps may release without warning allowing the upper bunk to fall from its raised storage position to its "in use" position. If someone is sitting in the lower bunk when the strap releases they may be subject to personal injury. Correction: Upper bunk retaining straps will be replaced with automotive seat belt style retaining straps.
A failure of this component (structure) 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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