White Truck White Truck 1980
Model White Truck made in 1980 by White Truck got 3 recalls. There was one recall concerning steering .
Model 1980
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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| STEERING - LINKAGES - LINK - DRAG - CONNECTION | ||||||||||||||||
| 82V008000 | WHITE MOTOR CORPORATION | from 12/01/1980 to 10/01/1981 | V (Vehicle) | 53 | 04/23/1982 | MFR | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 01/25/1982 | 02/01/1982 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The front axle steering arms installed on the suspect vehicles are of a slightly different configuration than those designed for the application. use of the wrong steering arm presents the potential for improper steering arm to drag link adjustment, which may result in steering lock-up during a full right turn. | |||||||||||||||
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| Corrective Summary | Dealer will inspect the suspect vehicles and replace defective steering arms at no cost to owner. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: trucks, heavy.system: steering; steering arm.consequences of defect: steering lock-up during operation can result in loss ofvehicle control and an accident. | |||||||||||||||
| STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | ||||||||||||||||
| 83V129000 | WHITE MOTOR CORPORATION | from 07/01/1975 to 06/01/1980 | V (Vehicle) | 15101 | 01/24/1984 | MFR | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 12/06/1983 | 01/12/1984 | |||||||
| Defect 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. | |||||||||||||||
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| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| 81V122000 | WHITE MOTOR CORPORATION | from 07/01/1975 to 06/01/1981 | V (Vehicle) | 31703 | 02/01/1982 | MFR | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 10/14/1981 | 10/27/1981 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Steering 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. | |||||||||||||||
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| Corrective Summary | Unique bolts have been designed for this campaign and will be installed along with new nuts. this will be done at no charge to owner. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle 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. | |||||||||||||||