White Truck Road Boss 1973
Model Road Boss made in 1973 by White Truck got 2 recalls. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system, steering.
Model 1973
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 - 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. | |||||||||||||||