White Truck 1975–1980 Steering recall
Recalled December 6, 1983 · NHTSA recall 83V129000 · White Truck
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.
Units
15,101 units
Description
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.
What to do
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.
Product
White Truck WHITE TRUCK
Manufacturer(s)
Volvo Trucks North America
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →