White Truck White Truck 1974

Model White Truck made in 1974 by White Truck got 3 recalls. There were some recalls concerningparking brake, steering and visibility.

Model 1974

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
PARKING BRAKE - DRIVELINE - AIR
82V007000WHITE MOTOR CORPORATIONfrom 05/01/1978 to 07/01/1979V (Vehicle)12306/04/1982MFRVOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA01/25/198202/01/1982571121
Defect SummaryThe service and parking brakes on the involved vehicles do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, air brake systems. use of the vehicle by individuals not familiar with its braking capabilities may result in longer deceleration times.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryThe dealer will inspect and, if necessary, install two spring brake chambers at no cost to owner.
NotesVehicle description: trucks.system: service and parking brakes; air.consequences of defect: longer deceleration can lead to a loss of vehiclecontrol and an accident.note: the owner is advised to maintain proper tractor and trailer brakeadjustments and become familiarized with the vehicles decelerationcapabilities. the tractor trailer should be parked using the tractor onlybrakes (blue knob) first, then applying the trailer brakes. it may be necessaryto block vehicles wheels.
STEERING - LINKAGES - LINK - DRAG - CONNECTION
74V142000WHITE MOTOR CORPORATION V (Vehicle)77111/20/1974MFRVOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA09/04/197410/12/1979
Defect Summary
Consequence Summary
Corrective Summary
NotesWhite motor co campaign no 7406.6000 series.manufactured with garrisonpower steering.possibility that the front axle steering knuckle can interferewith the control valve an integral part of the power steering drag link.ifthis condition exists ball stud may wear excessively and permit the drag linkto disengage from the arm assembly, causing loss of vehicle control.(correctby inspecting and replacing front axle steering knuckle assembly wherenecessary).
VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - LINKAGES
77V236000WHITE MOTOR CORPORATIONfrom 08/01/1974 to 11/01/1977V (Vehicle)4731MFRVOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA12/28/197705/17/1984
Defect SummaryOn the involved vehicles, the windshield wiper linkage arm may break at the pivot pin weld area. this would render both the right and left hand wipers inoperative.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryDealer will install a new wiper linkage with pin collar support without charge to owner.
NotesVehicle description: heavy trucks.system: visual; windshield wiper linkage arm.consequences of defect: inoperative windshield wipers could contribute to avehicle accident in adverse weather conditions.note: to reduce the chances of failure, wipers should only be operated on a wetwindshield and should be turned on at the lowest speed and then increasedgradually.