| Make : WHITE TRUCK | Model : WHITE TRUCK | Year : 1980 |
| Build Dates : 19801201 - 19811001 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 82V008000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19820423 | Date Received by ODI: 19820125 | Date Added to Database: 19820201 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: WHITE MOTOR CORPORATION | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | ||
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| Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:LINK:DRAG:CONNECTION | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 53 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
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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Consequence:
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Remedy:
DEALER WILL INSPECT THE SUSPECT VEHICLES AND REPLACE DEFECTIVE STEERING ARMS AT NO COST TO OWNER. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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