White Truck White Truck 1987

Model White Truck made in 1987 by White Truck got 6 recalls. There were some recalls concerningequipment, seat belts and service brakes, air.

Model 1987

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS
88V092000VOLVO GM HEAVY TRUCK CORPfrom 11/01/1984 to 05/01/1988V (Vehicle)27606/22/1988MFRVOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA06/10/198806/28/1988
Defect SummaryDecals warning not to use ether or starting fluids may have been omitted from the air cleaner and/or instrument panel.
Consequence SummaryInjection of these fluids into the air intake systemcould possibly be ignited by the heating coils and an explosion may occur.
Corrective SummaryInstall warning labels.
NotesSystem: warning labels.vehicle description: white and autocar model heavy duty trucks 33,000 lbs.gvwrand greater, manufactured between november 26, 1984 and december 10, 1987.white gmc acl, acm, wia, wil, wca, wcl and wcm model heavy duty trucks 33,000lbs. gvwr and greater, manufactured between january 11, 1988 and may 13, 1988.
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR
88V150000VOLVO GM HEAVY TRUCK CORPfrom 07/01/1983 to 08/01/1988V (Vehicle)787910/05/1988MFRVOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA09/13/198809/23/1988
Defect SummaryThe seat cushion may interfere with the seat belt retractor mechanism keeping it from locking.
Consequence SummarySeat belt would be ineffective and would not restrainoccupant in event of a sudden stop or accident.
Corrective SummaryInstall a spacer behind the belt assembly mount.
NotesSystem: seat belt assembly.vehicle description: heavy duty trucks.
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - CONTROLS - FOOT CONTROL
87V145000VOLVO GM HEAVY TRUCK CORPfrom 03/01/1983 to 05/01/1987V (Vehicle)3318312/18/1987MFRVOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA09/15/198709/18/1987
Defect SummaryFoot controlled brake valve may malfunction by allowing air pressure to bypass control piston o ring.
Consequence SummaryThese conditions could cause overly aggressive truckbraking during normal brake applications creating the potential for a vehiclecrash.
Corrective SummaryRepair so as to prevent brake valve malfunction.
NotesSystem: brakesvehicle description: heavy duty trucks
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - PEDALS AND LINKAGES
87V054000VOLVO GM HEAVY TRUCK CORPfrom 11/01/1985 to 03/01/1987V (Vehicle)24004/24/1987MFRVOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA04/14/198704/21/1987
Defect SummaryBrake pedal assembly used in right hand station may have been improperly welded and could fail.
Consequence SummaryNormal braking control would be affected creating thepotential for a crash.
Corrective SummaryRepair brake pedal assembly.
NotesSystem: brakes.vehicle description: heavy duty trucks 26,000 gvwr and greater built with thedual drive option.
SUSPENSION - FRONT - SPRINGS - COIL SPRINGS
87V044000VOLVO GM HEAVY TRUCK CORPfrom 12/01/1986 to 01/01/1987V (Vehicle)85904/13/1987MFRVOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA04/01/198704/03/1987
Defect SummaryIncorrect grade 5 bolts may have been used to install the front spring front pin cap, instead of the grade 8 required.
Consequence SummaryBolt could yield, strip or break which could allow thespring to become detached from its anchor bracket and affect vehicle stability.
Corrective SummaryInstall correct grade 8 bolts.
NotesSystem: suspension.vehicle description: trucks 26,000 gvwr and greater.
SUSPENSION - MULTIPLE AXLE - TORQUE ARM
87V138000VOLVO GM HEAVY TRUCK CORPfrom 10/01/1984 to 07/01/1987V (Vehicle)4509/11/1987MFRVOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA09/04/198709/09/1987
Defect SummaryThe tandem suspension curved torque rods may fail at a point where the two piece center tube is welded together.
Consequence SummaryA broken torque rod would affect the handling and thestability of the vehicle.
Corrective SummaryInspect and make necessary repairs to preclude rod separation at the weld point.
NotesSystem: suspensionvehicle description: heavy duty trucks.