Make : WHITE TRUCK | Model : ROAD XPEDITOR 2 | Year : 1977 |
Build Dates : 19770401 - 19780501 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 78V095000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19780721 | Date Received by ODI: 19780427 | Date Added to Database: 19791012 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: WHITE MOTOR CORPORATION | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | ||
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Component: STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 1750 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE POWER STEERING UNIVERSAL SHAFT ASSEMBLIES ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES CONTAIN A REVISED GREASE GROOVE LOCATION. CONSEQUENTLY, THEY MAY NOT HAVE PROPER LUBRICATION IN THE SHAFT SPLINE AREA. DUE TO MANUFACTURING ERRORS, RUST MAY DEVELOP AND CAUSE SHAFT SEIZURE. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE UNIVERSAL STEERING SHAFT ASSEMBLY. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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