1978 WHITE TRUCK RB2 RECALL - #79V084000
RECALL FOR STEERING : STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
THE METAL STIFFENER AT THE REAR OF THE SPLASH SHIELD MAY BECOME BENT DURING SERVICING OR BY ABUSE. THIS CAN ALLOW THE SPLASH SHIELD AND STIFFENER OR ONE OF ITS ATTACHING BOLTS TO RUB AGAINST AND CUT THE STEERING SHAFT.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1978 WHITE TRUCK RB2 |
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| Manufacturer |
WHITE MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Manufactured between |
12/1/1976 - 3/1/1979 |
| Recalled on |
10/12/1979 |
| Influenced by |
WHITE MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Owners Notified on |
4/9/1979 |
| # Affected |
5,639 |
| Recalled for |
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR |
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| Description |
THE METAL STIFFENER AT THE REAR OF THE SPLASH SHIELD MAY BECOME BENT DURING SERVICING OR BY ABUSE. THIS CAN ALLOW THE SPLASH SHIELD AND STIFFENER OR ONE OF ITS ATTACHING BOLTS TO RUB AGAINST AND CUT THE STEERING SHAFT. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
THE SPLASH SHIELD STIFFENER WILL BE REMOVED AND THE STEERING SHAFT WILL BE REPLACED, IF DAMAGED. |
| Notes |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS.SYSTEM: STRUCTURE; SPLASH SHIELD STIFFENER.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: PROLONGED CONTACT MAY SEVER THE STEERING SHAFT,RESULTING IN TOTAL LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND, POSSIBLY, AN ACCIDENT. |
| See also |
1978 WHITE TRUCK RB2 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, ANTILOCK, CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
1978 WHITE TRUCK RB2 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING
1978 WHITE TRUCK RB2 Recall for VISIBILITY, WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
1978 WHITE TRUCK RB2 Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR, SPRINGS, LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY
1978 WHITE TRUCK RB2 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY
1978 WHITE TRUCK RB2 Recall for STEERING, STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
1978 WHITE TRUCK RB2 Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, COOLING SYSTEM, FAN
1978 WHITE TRUCK RB2 Recall for STEERING, STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
1978 WHITE TRUCK RB2 Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR, SPRINGS, LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY
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