Recalls: 1971 - DIAMOND REO - C101

• NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 71V230000 - WHEELS:CENTER SECTION
  Recall Date: 10/12/1979

  Summary:
  
  
  Manufacturer that filed the Recall:
  DIAMOND REO TRUCKS, INC.
  
  Consequence:
  
  
  Remedy:
  WHITE MOTOR CAMPAIGN NO 98.EQUIPPED WITH FL 901 FRONT AXLE W /DISC WHEELS.MNF'D BTWN SEPT.1970 AND APRIL 1971.POSSIBI LITY THAT FRONT AXLE HUB MAY BEDEFECTIVE.FAILURE OF FRONT A XLE HUB COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.(CORRECT BYINSPECTING AND REPLACING HUB WHERE NECESSARY.)

• NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 72V157000 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY
  Recall Date: 10/12/1979

  Summary:
  
  
  Manufacturer that filed the Recall:
  DIAMOND REO TRUCKS, INC.
  
  Consequence:
  
  
  Remedy:
  DIAMOND REO CAMPAIGN NO 103.MANFD 1-1 1971 THRU 3-13 1972.TRACTOR.POSSIBILITY THAT AIR DRYER WAS PIPED INCORRECTLY FROM AIR DRYER TO AIRGOVERNOR.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND INSTALLING LINE FROM AIR GOVERNOR TO AIRTANK, WITH CHECK VALVE IN LINE FROM AIR FILTER TO AIR TANK.)

• NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 72V158000 - STEERING:LINKAGES
  Recall Date: 10/12/1979

  Summary:
  
  
  Manufacturer that filed the Recall:
  DIAMOND REO TRUCKS, INC.
  
  Consequence:
  
  
  Remedy:
  DIAMOND REO CAMPAIGN NO 102.MANFD 8-1 1971 THRU 3-16 1972.TRACTOR.POSSIBILITY THAT UNDER CERTAIN OPERATIONAL MANEUVERS, UNIVERSAL JOINT ON FRONTAXLE DRIVE BECOMES MISALIGNED AND/OR CONTACTS AXLE HOUSING.CONDITION COULDCAUSE UNIVERSAL JOINT FAILURE, WHICH COULD INTERFERE WITH STEERING CONTROL.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND MAKING NECESSARY MODIFICATIONS.)