Power train: axle assemblyRecall 76V-148 · 1975–1976 Fmc 12
FMC CORPORATION recall 76V-148 covers 52 1975–1976 Fmc 12 for a power train: axle assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on September 21, 1976.
Source: NHTSA recall 76V148000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
The fix
The remedy has not been described yet.
FMC CAMPAIGN NO MODEL 12.FOUR WHEEL STREET SWEEPER, 27,000 POUND G.V.W.POSSIBILITY THAT UNDER NORMAL OPERATING CONDITIONS, THE FRONT BRAKES MAY WEARUNEVENLY, WHICH RESULTS IN A TENDENCY OF THE MACHINE TO PULL TO THE LEFT ORRIGHT WHEN BRAKING.IF THIS CONDITION EXISTS, WHEN EXECUTING A SEVERECONTROLLED STOP FROM HIGH SPEEDS, THE PULL MAY CAUSE A LOSS OF CONTROLRESULTING IN POTENTIAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING ANDREPLACING FRONT WHEELS AND FRONT AXLES TO MINIMIZE EFFECT OF BRAKE UNBALANCE ONSTEERING).STREET SWEEPER.
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