1981 Iveco Z100 Recalls

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 83V008000
Manufacturer: IVECO TRUCK OF N.A., INC.
Manufactured Begin Date: September 1st, 1981
Manufactured End Date: May 1st, 1982
Date of Owner Notification: December 28th, 1982

Defect Summary:
SOME VEHICLES HAVE LAP BELTS ONLY, RATHER THAN LAP AND SHOULDER BELTS. ALSO, THE SEAT BELT WARNING LIGHT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN INSTALLED. SEAT BELTS MAY NOT BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION", WHICH REQUIRES THAT A LAP AND SHOULDER TYPE SEAT BELT BE INSTALLED, AS WELL AS A WARNING LIGHT.

Corrective Summary:
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND INSTALL THE REQUIRED SHOULDER AND LAP TYPE SEAT BELT AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.

Recall Notes:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT TRUCK CHASSIS CAB.SYSTEM: INTERIOR SYSTEMS; SEAT BELTS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: WITHOUT THE REQUIRED SHOULDER BELT, THE CHANCES OFPASSENGER INJURY WOULD BE INCREASED IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT.

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 82V066000
Manufacturer: IVECO TRUCK OF N.A., INC.
Manufactured Begin Date: June 1st, 1981
Manufactured End Date: May 1st, 1982
Date of Owner Notification: June 28th, 1982

Defect Summary:
THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE BOOSTER MAY NOT BE PROPERLY SECURED DUE TO THE OMISSION OF A NECESSARY SUPPORTING BRACKET IN THE PROCESS OF POWER STEERING INSTALLATION. THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE LINE COULD BE SUBJECT TO FAILURE DUE TO RESULTING FATIGUE.

Corrective Summary:
DEALER WILL REPLACE THE EXISTING HYDRAULIC BRAKE LINE AND INSTALL PROPER BRACKET AND CLAMPS ON THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE BOOSTER, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.

Recall Notes:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL POWER STEERING.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; HYDRAULIC BRAKE TUBING LINE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: BRAKE LINE FAILURE WOULD CAUSE A DEGRADATION IN BRAKINGCAPABILITY AND COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 81V139000
Manufacturer: IVECO TRUCK OF N.A., INC.
Date of Owner Notification: November 25th, 1981

Defect Summary:
DUE TO AN INTERFERENCE PROBLEM WITH THE FRONT AXLE BRAKE DRUM MOUNTING BOLTS, THE SPARE WHEEL MAY NOT SEAT SECURELY AGAINST THE HUB WHEN PLACED ON THE FRONT AXLE.

Corrective Summary:
DEALER WILL REPLACE THE SPARE RIM WITH A RIM OF THE CORRECT DESIGN. THE PROBLEM SHOULD BE CORRECTED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.

Recall Notes:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH KRONPRINZ SPARE WHEELS.SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; SPARE WHEEL.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: AN INSECURE OR LOOSE WHEEL COULD CAUSE VEHICLE HANDLINGPROBLEMS AND COULD POSSIBLY RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.