Technical service bulletins are instructions a manufacturer sent its dealers about a known fault. They are not recalls and the work is usually not free, but they are the clearest signal of a problem the manufacturer already knows about.
511446
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Damage to the tireâÂÂs valve stem may lead to loss of air pressure, which, if unnoticed, could lead to a flat tire or on dual-wheels an overloaded tire. In extreme situations, rapid loss of tire pressure could increase the risk of a crash. Operators may identify an audible rattling noise from the stem extension rubbing against the wheel opening while driving. Visual inspection during inspection or during maintenance may reveal stabilizer is dislocated, damage to the stem extension, or the rim, and low tire pressure of the inner tire.
051310
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Per Daimler Trucks North America, LLC notice: On certain vehicles, the caliper tie bar fasteners on the steer axle may not have been torqued to specification. A loose or dangling tie bar may come in contact with the wheel-end component, which could affect vehicle braking and increase the risk of a crash.
051276
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
As per Ford Motor Company recall 20V691 âÃÂàThe Transmission Oil Cooler Line may have been improperly installed, which may subsequently come in contact with the Air Conditioner Pulley. This may result in a leak, which may result in erratic shifting, missed gear shifting, vibration, shudder, and check engine light illumination. Leaking transmission fluid in this location could also come in contact with the engine exhaust, causing a risk of fire.