1978 WHITE TRUCK RB2 RECALL - #79V180000
RECALL FOR STEERING : STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
SOME OF THE INVOLVED VEHICLES WERE NOT INSPECTED FOR ADEQUATE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE STEERING SHAFT AND ITS FIREWALL OPENING. INADEQUATE CLEARANCE COULD RESULT IN THE STEERING COLUMN BECOMING SCORED OR SEVERED BY THE FIREWALL SHEET METAL.
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| Vehicle |
1978 WHITE TRUCK RB2 |
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| Manufacturer |
WHITE MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Manufactured between |
6/1/1978 - 12/1/1978 |
| Recalled on |
10/12/1979 |
| Influenced by |
WHITE MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Owners Notified on |
4/23/1980 |
| # Affected |
1,223 |
| Recalled for |
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR |
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| Description |
SOME OF THE INVOLVED VEHICLES WERE NOT INSPECTED FOR ADEQUATE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE STEERING SHAFT AND ITS FIREWALL OPENING. INADEQUATE CLEARANCE COULD RESULT IN THE STEERING COLUMN BECOMING SCORED OR SEVERED BY THE FIREWALL SHEET METAL. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
DEALER WILL INSPECT VEHICLES AND, IF NECESSARY, ENLARGE THE FIREWALL OPENING TO PROVIDE THE MINIMUM 3/8 INCH CLEARANCE FOR THE STEERING SHAFT. ANY SCORED OR CUT SHAFTS WILL BE REPLACED WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER. |
| Notes |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS.SYSTEM: STEERING; STEERING SHAFT.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: SHOULD THIS OCCUR, LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND AVEHICLE ACCIDENT COULD RESULT. |
| 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 STEERING, STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
1978 WHITE TRUCK RB2 Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, COOLING SYSTEM, FAN
1978 WHITE TRUCK RB2 Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR, SPRINGS, LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY
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