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1995 Ford B600

Component

Electrical System:Wiring

Consequence of Defect

a connector in the wiring where the tilt hood mounted lamps attach to the vehicle wiring harness was built without sealing plugs. moisture, road salt or other contaminants can enter the connection resulting in crossed circuits, shorts or corrosion of the wiring of the connector.

Corrective Action

the headlamps or other front-end lighting systems can malfunction as a result of this condition increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect the connector and install sealing plugs in the open cavities. if the inspection reveals corrosion, a new connector will be installed.

1995 Ford B600

Component

Vehicle Speed Control:Springs

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: heavy duty trucks, bus chassis-cowl, and basic chassis models equipped with cummins 5.9l 160 horsepower rotary injection pump diesel engines. the accelerator return springs can fracture.

Corrective Action

the accelerator may not return to idle increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace these springs with a torsion spring design.

1994 Ford B600

Component

Electrical System:Wiring

Consequence of Defect

a connector in the wiring where the tilt hood mounted lamps attach to the vehicle wiring harness was built without sealing plugs. moisture, road salt or other contaminants can enter the connection resulting in crossed circuits, shorts or corrosion of the wiring of the connector.

Corrective Action

the headlamps or other front-end lighting systems can malfunction as a result of this condition increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect the connector and install sealing plugs in the open cavities. if the inspection reveals corrosion, a new connector will be installed.

1994 Ford B600

Component

Electrical System:Battery

Consequence of Defect

system: electrical system; battery. vehicle description: medium duty school bus chassis equipped with hydraulic brakes, tilt hoods, 5.9l, 6.6l or 7.6l diesel engines or 6.1l or 7.0l gasoline engines and originally sold or currently registered in connecticut, illinois, indiana, maine, massachusetts, michigan, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania ,rhode island, vermont, and wisconsin. the battery power junction block mounted on the right fender apron, which serves as an electrical connection point for several engine compartment systems, is susceptible to road splash. the terminals at the junction block can experience corrosion and can fracture, causing loss of electrical power and engine shutdown.

Corrective Action

engine shutdown, loss of power steering assist, or loss of hydraulic brake boost can occur which may result in loss of vehicle control and an accident.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the junction box, main power terminal the starter or starter relay and terminals at the existing junction block. the wiring of the hydraulic brake circuit will also be modified by bypassing the junction block. the new terminals will be made from an alloy material more resistant to salt corrosion.

1994 Ford B600

Component

Vehicle Speed Control:Springs

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: heavy duty trucks, bus chassis-cowl, and basic chassis models equipped with cummins 5.9l 160 horsepower rotary injection pump diesel engines. the accelerator return springs can fracture.

Corrective Action

the accelerator may not return to idle increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace these springs with a torsion spring design.

1993 Ford B600

Component

Steering:Rack And Pinion

Consequence of Defect

the steering gears have an improperly machined snap ring groove. this can cause a fracture of the snap ring with subsequent damage to the recirculating ball guide tube. also, the o-ring seal in vehicles built after february 1988 does not meet specifications and is inadequate, causing interior leakage around the o-ring / glide ring seal in the steering gear.

Corrective Action

the fracture of the snap ring results in increasing deterioration of the ability to turn the vehicle to the right. the driver would experience increased steering efforts or a "crunchy" feeling at the steering wheel. the inadequate o-ring seal causes momentary reductions in power steering assist at low speed and certain left turn maneuvers. both conditions result in decreased steering ability.

Recall Notes

dealers will rebuild the steering gear. if a broken snap ring is found during rebuilding, the steering gear will be replaced with a remanufactured unit.

1993 Ford B600

Component

Vehicle Speed Control

Consequence of Defect

friction between the accelerat0r lever and the automatic transmission modulator lever can result in interference between the two levers which could prevent the engine from fully returning to idle.

Corrective Action

this interference can prevent the engine from fully returning to idle and could result in loss of vehicle control and an accident.

Recall Notes

dealers will install a revised modulator lever on the involved vehicles.

1993 Ford B600

Component

Electrical System:Battery

Consequence of Defect

system: electrical system; battery. vehicle description: medium duty school bus chassis equipped with hydraulic brakes, tilt hoods, 5.9l, 6.6l or 7.6l diesel engines or 6.1l or 7.0l gasoline engines and originally sold or currently registered in connecticut, illinois, indiana, maine, massachusetts, michigan, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania ,rhode island, vermont, and wisconsin. the battery power junction block mounted on the right fender apron, which serves as an electrical connection point for several engine compartment systems, is susceptible to road splash. the terminals at the junction block can experience corrosion and can fracture, causing loss of electrical power and engine shutdown.

Corrective Action

engine shutdown, loss of power steering assist, or loss of hydraulic brake boost can occur which may result in loss of vehicle control and an accident.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the junction box, main power terminal the starter or starter relay and terminals at the existing junction block. the wiring of the hydraulic brake circuit will also be modified by bypassing the junction block. the new terminals will be made from an alloy material more resistant to salt corrosion.

1993 Ford B600

Component

Vehicle Speed Control:Springs

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: heavy duty trucks, bus chassis-cowl, and basic chassis models equipped with cummins 5.9l 160 horsepower rotary injection pump diesel engines. the accelerator return springs can fracture.

Corrective Action

the accelerator may not return to idle increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace these springs with a torsion spring design.

1993 Ford B600

Component

Wheels

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

using the wrong sized clamps to attach the rim and tireassembly to the wheel spokes could cause the studs that attach the clamps to thespokes to bend. if the studs are bent, there is an increased risk of studfracture that could result in the rim and tire assembly breaking from thewheel.

Recall Notes

replace the clamps and studs on the cast spoke wheels.

1992 Ford B600

Component

Steering:Rack And Pinion

Consequence of Defect

the steering gears have an improperly machined snap ring groove. this can cause a fracture of the snap ring with subsequent damage to the recirculating ball guide tube. also, the o-ring seal in vehicles built after february 1988 does not meet specifications and is inadequate, causing interior leakage around the o-ring / glide ring seal in the steering gear.

Corrective Action

the fracture of the snap ring results in increasing deterioration of the ability to turn the vehicle to the right. the driver would experience increased steering efforts or a "crunchy" feeling at the steering wheel. the inadequate o-ring seal causes momentary reductions in power steering assist at low speed and certain left turn maneuvers. both conditions result in decreased steering ability.

Recall Notes

dealers will rebuild the steering gear. if a broken snap ring is found during rebuilding, the steering gear will be replaced with a remanufactured unit.

1992 Ford B600

Component

Electrical System:Battery

Consequence of Defect

system: electrical system; battery. vehicle description: medium duty school bus chassis equipped with hydraulic brakes, tilt hoods, 5.9l, 6.6l or 7.6l diesel engines or 6.1l or 7.0l gasoline engines and originally sold or currently registered in connecticut, illinois, indiana, maine, massachusetts, michigan, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania ,rhode island, vermont, and wisconsin. the battery power junction block mounted on the right fender apron, which serves as an electrical connection point for several engine compartment systems, is susceptible to road splash. the terminals at the junction block can experience corrosion and can fracture, causing loss of electrical power and engine shutdown.

Corrective Action

engine shutdown, loss of power steering assist, or loss of hydraulic brake boost can occur which may result in loss of vehicle control and an accident.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the junction box, main power terminal the starter or starter relay and terminals at the existing junction block. the wiring of the hydraulic brake circuit will also be modified by bypassing the junction block. the new terminals will be made from an alloy material more resistant to salt corrosion.

1992 Ford B600

Component

Vehicle Speed Control:Springs

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: heavy duty trucks, bus chassis-cowl, and basic chassis models equipped with cummins 5.9l 160 horsepower rotary injection pump diesel engines. the accelerator return springs can fracture.

Corrective Action

the accelerator may not return to idle increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace these springs with a torsion spring design.

1991 Ford B600

Component

Steering:Rack And Pinion

Consequence of Defect

the steering gears have an improperly machined snap ring groove. this can cause a fracture of the snap ring with subsequent damage to the recirculating ball guide tube. also, the o-ring seal in vehicles built after february 1988 does not meet specifications and is inadequate, causing interior leakage around the o-ring / glide ring seal in the steering gear.

Corrective Action

the fracture of the snap ring results in increasing deterioration of the ability to turn the vehicle to the right. the driver would experience increased steering efforts or a "crunchy" feeling at the steering wheel. the inadequate o-ring seal causes momentary reductions in power steering assist at low speed and certain left turn maneuvers. both conditions result in decreased steering ability.

Recall Notes

dealers will rebuild the steering gear. if a broken snap ring is found during rebuilding, the steering gear will be replaced with a remanufactured unit.

1991 Ford B600

Component

Electrical System:Battery

Consequence of Defect

system: electrical system; battery. vehicle description: medium duty school bus chassis equipped with hydraulic brakes, tilt hoods, 5.9l, 6.6l or 7.6l diesel engines or 6.1l or 7.0l gasoline engines and originally sold or currently registered in connecticut, illinois, indiana, maine, massachusetts, michigan, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania ,rhode island, vermont, and wisconsin. the battery power junction block mounted on the right fender apron, which serves as an electrical connection point for several engine compartment systems, is susceptible to road splash. the terminals at the junction block can experience corrosion and can fracture, causing loss of electrical power and engine shutdown.

Corrective Action

engine shutdown, loss of power steering assist, or loss of hydraulic brake boost can occur which may result in loss of vehicle control and an accident.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the junction box, main power terminal the starter or starter relay and terminals at the existing junction block. the wiring of the hydraulic brake circuit will also be modified by bypassing the junction block. the new terminals will be made from an alloy material more resistant to salt corrosion.

1990 Ford B600

Component

Steering:Rack And Pinion

Consequence of Defect

the steering gears have an improperly machined snap ring groove. this can cause a fracture of the snap ring with subsequent damage to the recirculating ball guide tube. also, the o-ring seal in vehicles built after february 1988 does not meet specifications and is inadequate, causing interior leakage around the o-ring / glide ring seal in the steering gear.

Corrective Action

the fracture of the snap ring results in increasing deterioration of the ability to turn the vehicle to the right. the driver would experience increased steering efforts or a "crunchy" feeling at the steering wheel. the inadequate o-ring seal causes momentary reductions in power steering assist at low speed and certain left turn maneuvers. both conditions result in decreased steering ability.

Recall Notes

dealers will rebuild the steering gear. if a broken snap ring is found during rebuilding, the steering gear will be replaced with a remanufactured unit.

1990 Ford B600

Component

Electrical System:Battery

Consequence of Defect

system: electrical system; battery. vehicle description: medium duty school bus chassis equipped with hydraulic brakes, tilt hoods, 5.9l, 6.6l or 7.6l diesel engines or 6.1l or 7.0l gasoline engines and originally sold or currently registered in connecticut, illinois, indiana, maine, massachusetts, michigan, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania ,rhode island, vermont, and wisconsin. the battery power junction block mounted on the right fender apron, which serves as an electrical connection point for several engine compartment systems, is susceptible to road splash. the terminals at the junction block can experience corrosion and can fracture, causing loss of electrical power and engine shutdown.

Corrective Action

engine shutdown, loss of power steering assist, or loss of hydraulic brake boost can occur which may result in loss of vehicle control and an accident.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the junction box, main power terminal the starter or starter relay and terminals at the existing junction block. the wiring of the hydraulic brake circuit will also be modified by bypassing the junction block. the new terminals will be made from an alloy material more resistant to salt corrosion.

1989 Ford B600

Component

Steering:Rack And Pinion

Consequence of Defect

the steering gears have an improperly machined snap ring groove. this can cause a fracture of the snap ring with subsequent damage to the recirculating ball guide tube. also, the o-ring seal in vehicles built after february 1988 does not meet specifications and is inadequate, causing interior leakage around the o-ring / glide ring seal in the steering gear.

Corrective Action

the fracture of the snap ring results in increasing deterioration of the ability to turn the vehicle to the right. the driver would experience increased steering efforts or a "crunchy" feeling at the steering wheel. the inadequate o-ring seal causes momentary reductions in power steering assist at low speed and certain left turn maneuvers. both conditions result in decreased steering ability.

Recall Notes

dealers will rebuild the steering gear. if a broken snap ring is found during rebuilding, the steering gear will be replaced with a remanufactured unit.

1989 Ford B600

Component

Electrical System:Battery

Consequence of Defect

system: electrical system; battery. vehicle description: medium duty school bus chassis equipped with hydraulic brakes, tilt hoods, 5.9l, 6.6l or 7.6l diesel engines or 6.1l or 7.0l gasoline engines and originally sold or currently registered in connecticut, illinois, indiana, maine, massachusetts, michigan, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania ,rhode island, vermont, and wisconsin. the battery power junction block mounted on the right fender apron, which serves as an electrical connection point for several engine compartment systems, is susceptible to road splash. the terminals at the junction block can experience corrosion and can fracture, causing loss of electrical power and engine shutdown.

Corrective Action

engine shutdown, loss of power steering assist, or loss of hydraulic brake boost can occur which may result in loss of vehicle control and an accident.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the junction box, main power terminal the starter or starter relay and terminals at the existing junction block. the wiring of the hydraulic brake circuit will also be modified by bypassing the junction block. the new terminals will be made from an alloy material more resistant to salt corrosion.

1988 Ford B600

Component

Steering:Rack And Pinion

Consequence of Defect

the steering gears have an improperly machined snap ring groove. this can cause a fracture of the snap ring with subsequent damage to the recirculating ball guide tube. also, the o-ring seal in vehicles built after february 1988 does not meet specifications and is inadequate, causing interior leakage around the o-ring / glide ring seal in the steering gear.

Corrective Action

the fracture of the snap ring results in increasing deterioration of the ability to turn the vehicle to the right. the driver would experience increased steering efforts or a "crunchy" feeling at the steering wheel. the inadequate o-ring seal causes momentary reductions in power steering assist at low speed and certain left turn maneuvers. both conditions result in decreased steering ability.

Recall Notes

dealers will rebuild the steering gear. if a broken snap ring is found during rebuilding, the steering gear will be replaced with a remanufactured unit.

1988 Ford B600

Component

Steering:Gear Box (Other Than Rack And Pinion)

Consequence of Defect

because of a machining inconsistency, there is a high piston-to-ball contact angle in the steering gear worm drive. this contact causes the balls to try to rotate on two different rolling radii at two different speeds, causing the ball to damage the contact surfaces of the piston and spindle during static or low speed maneuvers invoking full or near full turns.

Corrective Action

steering ability deteriorates and eventually steeringlockup occurs during these low speed maneuvers resulting in loss of steeringcontrol and an increased risk of vehicle accident.

Recall Notes

replace bendix c300n steering gears with new gears.

1988 Ford B600

Component

Electrical System:Battery

Consequence of Defect

system: electrical system; battery. vehicle description: medium duty school bus chassis equipped with hydraulic brakes, tilt hoods, 5.9l, 6.6l or 7.6l diesel engines or 6.1l or 7.0l gasoline engines and originally sold or currently registered in connecticut, illinois, indiana, maine, massachusetts, michigan, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania ,rhode island, vermont, and wisconsin. the battery power junction block mounted on the right fender apron, which serves as an electrical connection point for several engine compartment systems, is susceptible to road splash. the terminals at the junction block can experience corrosion and can fracture, causing loss of electrical power and engine shutdown.

Corrective Action

engine shutdown, loss of power steering assist, or loss of hydraulic brake boost can occur which may result in loss of vehicle control and an accident.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the junction box, main power terminal the starter or starter relay and terminals at the existing junction block. the wiring of the hydraulic brake circuit will also be modified by bypassing the junction block. the new terminals will be made from an alloy material more resistant to salt corrosion.

1987 Ford B600

Component

Electrical System:Battery

Consequence of Defect

system: electrical system; battery. vehicle description: medium duty school bus chassis equipped with hydraulic brakes, tilt hoods, 5.9l, 6.6l or 7.6l diesel engines or 6.1l or 7.0l gasoline engines and originally sold or currently registered in connecticut, illinois, indiana, maine, massachusetts, michigan, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania ,rhode island, vermont, and wisconsin. the battery power junction block mounted on the right fender apron, which serves as an electrical connection point for several engine compartment systems, is susceptible to road splash. the terminals at the junction block can experience corrosion and can fracture, causing loss of electrical power and engine shutdown.

Corrective Action

engine shutdown, loss of power steering assist, or loss of hydraulic brake boost can occur which may result in loss of vehicle control and an accident.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the junction box, main power terminal the starter or starter relay and terminals at the existing junction block. the wiring of the hydraulic brake circuit will also be modified by bypassing the junction block. the new terminals will be made from an alloy material more resistant to salt corrosion.

1984 Ford B600

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist:Vacuum:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Consequence of Defect

the involved vehicles were produced with hydraulic brake booster supply hoses that are located too close to the engine exhaust manifold and may chafe and develop heat damage during vehicle operation. chafing and heat induced deterioration of a hose due to direct contact with the manifold may cause the hose to wear. a subsequent rupture will result in pump fluid loss.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

the dealer will relocate and replace the brake booster supply tube and hose as necessary at no cost to owner.

1983 Ford B600

Component

Electrical System:Wiring

Consequence of Defect

on the affected vehicles, the wiring assembly to the floor mounted headlamp dimmer switch may be too tight; should wires disconnect, the headlights will not operate.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

the dealer will modify the dimmer switch wiring with a wire extension assembly at no charge to owner.

1983 Ford B600

Component

Vehicle Speed Control:Cables

Consequence of Defect

these vehicles may have been manufactured with an incorrect end clamp on the hand throttle actuating cable. under certain conditions, pertaining to the clamp-to-throttle cable orientation and distances of the cable to governor shaft, the throttle cable end clamp may interfere with the outboard accelerator.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

the dealer will inspect hand throttle clamp for interference and, if necessary, replace these clamps free of charge.

1982 Ford B600

Component

Vehicle Speed Control:Linkages

Consequence of Defect

under certain tolerance conditions, the accelerator rod may come into contact with the accelerator return spring bracket, creating the possibility of a momentary delay in the return of the accelerator linkage to the idle position. this condition is more likely to occur at 3/4 throttle because clearance between the accelerator rod and bracket is at a minimum at this point.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

dealer will install a new accelerator return spring bracket without charge to owner.

1982 Ford B600

Component

Vehicle Speed Control:Cables

Consequence of Defect

these vehicles may have been manufactured with an incorrect end clamp on the hand throttle actuating cable. under certain conditions, pertaining to the clamp-to-throttle cable orientation and distances of the cable to governor shaft, the throttle cable end clamp may interfere with the outboard accelerator.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

the dealer will inspect hand throttle clamp for interference and, if necessary, replace these clamps free of charge.

1981 Ford B600

Component

Electrical System:Wiring

Consequence of Defect

the primary circuit connection, which provides primary electrical power to the engine, could deteriorate due to high current draw produced by builder-installed equipment.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

the main cab wiring harness electrical connector will be modified to eliminate deterioration at no charge to owner.

1981 Ford B600

Component

Vehicle Speed Control:Cables

Consequence of Defect

these vehicles may have been manufactured with an incorrect end clamp on the hand throttle actuating cable. under certain conditions, pertaining to the clamp-to-throttle cable orientation and distances of the cable to governor shaft, the throttle cable end clamp may interfere with the outboard accelerator.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

the dealer will inspect hand throttle clamp for interference and, if necessary, replace these clamps free of charge.

1981 Ford B600

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Consequence of Defect

the master cylinder to chasis brake tube and hose assemblies may have been moved from their intended position, which could allow chafing against underbody components. chafing promotes wear of the brake tube and hose assembly and could cause a loss of brake fluid.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

upon inspection brake tube clips will be installed, if necessary, and brake tubes and hose assemblies will be replaced or rerouted.

1981 Ford B600

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Consequence of Defect

the involved vehicles were assembled with the left front brake tube retaining clip missing. the absence of a retaining clip may allow the brake tube to rub against the shock absorber, causing wear on the tube and, eventually, loss of brake fluid.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

missing brake tube clips will be installed and any chafed brake tubes will be replaced.

1980 Ford B600

Component

Electrical System:Wiring

Consequence of Defect

the primary circuit connection, which provides primary electrical power to the engine, could deteriorate due to high current draw produced by builder-installed equipment.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

the main cab wiring harness electrical connector will be modified to eliminate deterioration at no charge to owner.

1980 Ford B600

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Consequence of Defect

the master cylinder to chasis brake tube and hose assemblies may have been moved from their intended position, which could allow chafing against underbody components. chafing promotes wear of the brake tube and hose assembly and could cause a loss of brake fluid.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

upon inspection brake tube clips will be installed, if necessary, and brake tubes and hose assemblies will be replaced or rerouted.

1975 Ford B600

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Pedals And Linkages

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

1974 Ford B600

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Carburetor System

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

1974 Ford B600

Component

Service Brakes, Air:Supply:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

1973 Ford B600

Component

Service Brakes, Air:Supply:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

1973 Ford B600

Component

Service Brakes, Air:Supply:Check Valve

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

1972 Ford B600

Component

Service Brakes, Air:Supply:Check Valve

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

1971 Ford B600

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

1971 Ford B600

Component

Service Brakes, Air:Supply:Check Valve

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

1971 Ford B600

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist:Vacuum

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

1970 Ford B600

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

1969 Ford B600

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

1968 Ford B600

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist:Vacuum

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

1968 Ford B600

Component

Steering

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

1968 Ford B600

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

1967 Ford B600

Component

Steering

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

1967 Ford B600

Component

Steering

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

Recall Notes