White Truck Road Boss 1974

Model Road Boss made in 1974 by White Truck got 4 recalls. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system, service brakes, air and steering.

Model 1974

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION
75V132000WHITE MOTOR CORPORATION V (Vehicle)147012/23/1975MFRVOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA07/15/197510/12/1979
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NotesWhite campaign no 7508.road boss equipped with 8v-71, detroit diesel and v903cummins engine.manf.jan.1, 1970 to july 1, 1975.possibility that thebattery cables and starter cable were routed too close to a frame rail.ifthis condition exists, the cable may eventually rub through the wire insulationand result in vehicle fires.(correct by inspecting and rerouting cable toprecluse rubbing on frame wall).
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - DRUM
74V028000WHITE MOTOR CORPORATION V (Vehicle)4703/13/1974MFRVOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA02/21/197410/12/1979
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NotesWhite campaign no 7402.built jan 9 1974 jan 18 1974.possibility front wheelleft side brake cams were inadvertently installed on the front wheel rightside.(correct by inspecting and installing cams properly where necessary).
STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR
77V067000WHITE MOTOR CORPORATION V (Vehicle)20906/30/1977MFRVOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA05/09/197710/12/1979
Defect SummaryThe steering column adapter can contact and eventually cut through the steering shaft.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryDealer will replace any steering shaft which shows signs of wear. the existing steering column adapter will be replaced with a new adapter of a different design to ensure proper clearance, without charge.
NotesVehicle description: trucks equipped with power steering.system: steering; column shaft, upper.consequences of defect: should this occur, loss of steering control wouldresult, possibly causing loss of vehicle control and an accident.
WHEELS - MULTI PIECE
76V047000WHITE MOTOR CORPORATION V (Vehicle)43004/19/1976MFRVOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA03/29/197610/12/1979
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NotesWhite campaign no 7602.truck tractors manufactured from september 27, 1974 tofebruary1, 1976.possibility that rim clamps made from malleable iron castingswere installed insteas of specified steel forged part.if this conditionexists, cracked or broken clamps could result in loss of tire and rim, thus,affecting vehicle control.(correct by inspecting and replacing with clampsmade of acceptable material).