White Truck Road Boss 1975
Model Road Boss made in 1975 by White Truck got 4 recalls. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system, steering and wheels.
Model 1975
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | ||||||||||||||||
| 75V132000 | WHITE MOTOR CORPORATION | V (Vehicle) | 1470 | 12/23/1975 | MFR | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 07/15/1975 | 10/12/1979 | ||||||||
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| Notes | White 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). | |||||||||||||||
| STEERING - LINKAGES - KNUCKLE - SPINDLE - ARM | ||||||||||||||||
| 76V202000 | WHITE MOTOR CORPORATION | V (Vehicle) | 41 | 02/03/1977 | MFR | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 12/20/1976 | 10/12/1979 | ||||||||
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| Notes | Trucks.possibility road boss gliders kits were manufactured without frontwheel brakes which did not include spacer that is required to compensate forthe brake drum.as a result, glider kits were manufactured with improperspacers.this condition causes the wheel nuts to bottom on the stud before thewheel is tight.(correct by inspecting and installing spacers when necessary.) | |||||||||||||||
| STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | ||||||||||||||||
| 77V067000 | WHITE MOTOR CORPORATION | V (Vehicle) | 209 | 06/30/1977 | MFR | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 05/09/1977 | 10/12/1979 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | The steering column adapter can contact and eventually cut through the steering shaft. | |||||||||||||||
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| Corrective Summary | Dealer 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle 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 | ||||||||||||||||
| 76V047000 | WHITE MOTOR CORPORATION | V (Vehicle) | 430 | 04/19/1976 | MFR | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 03/29/1976 | 10/12/1979 | ||||||||
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| Notes | White 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). | |||||||||||||||