Recalls › 83V129000

NHTSA recall 83V129000

Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar

White Truck White Truck

Reported Dec 6, 198315,101 vehicles affectedWHITE MOTOR CORPORATIONBuilt Jul 1, 1975 – Jun 1, 1980

The defect

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.

The remedy

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.

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Vehicles in this recall

White Truck White Truck
197519761977197819791980

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.