FMC 12 1976: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 76V148000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FMC | 12 | 1976 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1976-09-22 | 1976-09-21 | 1979-10-12 |
Manufacturers Involved: FMC CORPORATION
Component: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 52
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
