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Tech Updates SAFETY RECALLS Meritor, Inc. is recalling certain axle assemblies built with disc brakes using MGM J24 series air brake chambers. In the affected axles, the brake chambers may leak pressure allowing the parking brake to drag when it is supposed to be released. Brake dragging could lead to overheated brake components. Overheated brake components could result in a ���re. Blue Bird Corporation is recalling certain model year Ultra LF transit buses manufactured March 14, 2003, through March 12, 2007. Cracks may develop in the bracket that secures the power steering gear to the bus frame. If left unchecked, the cracks may propagate and cause a separation of U-JOINT PULLERS The following are safety recalls issued by the National Highway Traf���c Safety Administration: the steering gear from the bus frame. This would result in a loss of steering control, possibly increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. Fontaine Modi���cation is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Navistar International 4300, 4400, 7300, 7400 and 7500 trucks; manufactured Jan. 1, 2011, through Jan. 9, 2013 and were modi���ed to be able to be steered from either front seat. Certain steering assembly retaining clips may not be completely engaged, resulting in the clips coming loose. Without a retaining clip, the steering may feel ���loose��� and be unresponsive, which may increase steering dif���culty and the likelihood of a vehicle crash. PITMAN ARM PULLERS PACCAR is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Kenworth T680 and T880 trucks, manufactured from Jan. 18, 2012, through Feb. 1, 2013; and model year 2013-2014 Peterbilt 579 and 567 vehicles, manufactured from Jan. 20, 2012, through Jan. 31, 2013. The exterior lights self-test switch is intended to be used when the vehicle is parked. If the switch is pressed while the vehicle is in motion, the exterior lights self-test switch will cause all exterior lighting to be extinguished. An unexpected loss of lighting during vehicle operation may reduce the driver���s ability to see other vehicles, pedestrians, or objects, as well as reduce the truck���s visibility to other drivers or pedestrians, increasing the risk of crash. SLACK ADJUSTER PULLERS 12 VOLT A/C SYSTEMS WHEEL STUD SERVICING PIN & BUSHING PULLERS YOKE PULLERS KING PIN PRESS 1 800 661 4661 WWW.TIGERTOOL.COM/ Text INFO to 205-289-3544 or visit www.tpsdigital.com/info W W W . T R U C K PA R T S A N D S E R V I C E . C O M TPS0413PG011_Tech Updates.indd 11 A p r i l 2 0 1 3 | T R U C K PA R T S & S E R V I C E 11 3/22/13 1:47 PM