White Truck White Truck 1978

Model White Truck made in 1978 by White Truck got 3 recalls. There were some recalls concerningparking brake, steering.

Model 1978

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 - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR
83V129000WHITE MOTOR CORPORATIONfrom 07/01/1975 to 06/01/1980V (Vehicle)1510101/24/1984MFRVOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA12/06/198301/12/1984
Defect SummaryThe 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 Summary
Corrective SummaryDealer 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.
NotesVehicle description: heavy trucks.system: steering; steering shaft slip joint.consequences of defect: shaft failure may result in loss of steering controland possibly an accident.
81V122000WHITE MOTOR CORPORATIONfrom 07/01/1975 to 06/01/1981V (Vehicle)3170302/01/1982MFRVOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA10/14/198110/27/1981
Defect SummarySteering shaft binder bolts on certain vehicles are either loose or over-tightened. either condition can lead to a separation of the steering shaft from the steering column, even if the factory installed bolt has been properly retightened.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryUnique bolts have been designed for this campaign and will be installed along with new nuts. this will be done at no charge to owner.
NotesVehicle description: trucks.system: steering; steering shaft binder bolts.consequences of defect: shaft separation could result in loss of vehiclecontrol and an accident.note: as a precaution, immediately check the binder bolts on the steering shaftfor looseness. if they are loose, tighten them to 60 ft-lbs torque. tighteningbolts does not permanently remedy the defect. new bolts and nuts must beinstalled.