OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL

83V129000

Steering: Steering Wheel/handle Bar

Reported Dec 6, 1983 · WHITE MOTOR CORPORATION

Summary

THE SLIP JOINT BETWEEN THE CAB MOUNTED STEERING COLUMN SHAFT AND THE FRAME MOUNTED STEERING GEAR MAY NOT HAVE SUFFICIENT CLEARANCE. EXCESSIVE LOAD ON THE SLIP JOINT MAY CAUSE FAILURE OF THE STEERING COLUMN SHAFT.

Consequence

Not supplied in the source record.

Remedy

DEALER WILL INSPECT VEHICLE FOR CORRECT CLEARANCE AT THE SLIP JOINT. IF NECESSARY, A SPACER AND, IN SOME CASES, A NEW STEERING COLUMN WILL BE INSTALLED.

Notes

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS.SYSTEM: STEERING; STEERING SHAFT SLIP JOINT.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: SHAFT FAILURE MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROLAND POSSIBLY AN ACCIDENT.

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Vehicle entries in this campaign

1980 White Truck White Truck 1979 White Truck White Truck 1978 White Truck White Truck 1977 White Truck White Truck 1976 White Truck White Truck 1975 White Truck White Truck

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