1972 DIAMOND REO DIAMOND REO Recalls (2)

Campaign:: 72V156000 on 10/11/1979
Component:: Suspension:multiple axle
Manufactured:: 11/30/1971 - 02/29/1972
Affected:: 355
Notes:: Diamond reo campaign no 104.all equipped tractors with hendrickson suspensionwith 50" steel equalizer beams.manfd 12-8 1971 thru 3-21 1972.possibilitythat vehicles equipped with hendrickson rear axle suspension with 50" steelequalizer beams may be subject to "quench cracks" caused by incorrect chemicalcomposition of material in beams.(correct by inspecting and replacing beamswhere necessary.)
Campaign:: 73V114000 on 10/11/1979
Component:: Electrical system:ignition:switch
Manufactured:: 12/31/1971 - 04/30/1973
Affected:: 6,400
Notes:: Manf'd 1/1/72 thru 5/15/73.tractor.possibility that an internal defect inthe ignition switch allows the internal contacts to bridge the accessoryterminal to the solenoid (or cranking) terminal with the switch in the offposition.if this condition exists any subsequent short between a "live"battery circuit and an accessory circuit will cause engine to crank.(correctby inspecting and replacing ignition switch where necessary).