Repair when you can Exterior lighting
The driver may operate the vehicle with the snow plow headlights on but the marker and tail lamps off, reducing the vehicle's visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
The snow plow headlights can be turned on without other exterior lights, and high beam indicator will not work when the snow plow high beams are on. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.
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Repair soon Suspension
If water and contaminants enter the ball joint, corrosion can occur and lead to accelerated wear, which over time can result in failure of the ball joint, possibly resulting in complete loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
The ball joint seals may be compromised, which can allow water and other contaminants to enter the ball joints.
What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.
Repair when you can Power train
Without a signal to disengage the clutch when the brakes are applied, the distance required to stop the truck may lengthen, increasing the risk of a crash.
The affected vehicles were built without a redundant clutch disengagement switch. Without a redundant switch, a loss of signal from the brake air pressure switch can prevent the clutch from automatically disengaging when the brake is applied.
What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.
Repair soon Parking brake
Overheated brake components could result in a fire.
These vehicles are equipped with an MGM Type 24 J-series piston parking brake chamber. The brake chambers may leak pressure allowing the parking brake to drag when it is supposed to be released.
What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.
Repair when you can Electrical system
Loose or chafed cables may lead to overheating of the battery cable and switch which may result in a fire.
The remote battery disconnect switch was manufactured with incorrect hardware allowing the cables to loosen. Additionally, as mounted, the cables may vibrate and chafe.
What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.
Repair soon Seat belts
In the event of a crash, an insufficient seat belt weld may prevent the seat belt from properly restraining the occupant.
The seat belt d-ring weld may not be sufficient enough to meet the seat belt pull test. Therefore, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No.
What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.