1968 AUTOCAR AUTOCAR Recalls (2)

Campaign:: 73V140000 on 10/11/1979
Component:: Suspension:rear:springs:leaf spring assembly:hanger/bracket
Manufactured:: 12/31/1955 - 12/31/1973
Affected:: 15,058
Notes:: Campaign no 7311.tractors equipped with tandem axle hangers supplied byrockwell international 1956 thru april 1971.possibility that the tandem rearaxle suspension hanger bracket may develop cracks or fractures.if such acondition exists the bracket might eventually fail and result in loss ofvehicle control, without prior warning to the driver.(correct by inspectingand replacing brackets with an improved type).domstart 1956 jan domend 1974jan autocar manufacturer.domstart 1956 jan domend 1971 apr westernmanufacturer.
Campaign:: 68V100000 on 10/11/1979
Component:: Steering:gear box (other than rack and pinion)
Affected:: 177
Notes:: Possibility vehicles equipped with transfer lever steering systems were erected with weldment-type transfer lever assembly which does not meet specifications.if weld securing lever to pivot pin cracks, would permit eventual separation of lever and pin and cause loss of steering control.(correct by inspecting assembly and if necessary replacing with newly designed transfer lever assembly.)