1978 WHITE TRUCK ROAD BOSS RECALL - #80V059000
RECALL FOR ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING : ENGINE
THE BYPASS OIL FILTER MOUNTING BRACKETS MAY BE INSUFFICIENTLY WELDED TO THE RADIATOR FRAME. THIS COULD ALLOW THE FILTER MOUNTING BRACKET AND OIL FILTER TO COME LOOSE, FALL, AND WEDGE THEMSELVES WITHIN THE STEERING GEOMETRY.
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| Vehicle |
1978 WHITE TRUCK ROAD BOSS |
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| Manufacturer |
WHITE MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Manufactured between |
11/1/1976 - 3/1/1978 |
| Recalled on |
6/20/1980 |
| Influenced by |
WHITE MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Owners Notified on |
10/30/1980 |
| # Affected |
3,266 |
| Recalled for |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE |
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| Description |
THE BYPASS OIL FILTER MOUNTING BRACKETS MAY BE INSUFFICIENTLY WELDED TO THE RADIATOR FRAME. THIS COULD ALLOW THE FILTER MOUNTING BRACKET AND OIL FILTER TO COME LOOSE, FALL, AND WEDGE THEMSELVES WITHIN THE STEERING GEOMETRY. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REWELD THE BRACKET WITHOUT CHARGE. |
| Notes |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS.SYSTEM: STRUCTURE; BYPASS OIL FILTER MOUNTING BRACKET.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, AND ANACCIDENT COULD RESULT.NOTE: UNTIL THE PROBLEM IS CORRECTED, A DAILY INSPECTION SHOULD BE MADE FORCRACKS IN THE WELDS. IF FOUND, VEHICLE SHOULD NOT BE OPERATED PRIOR TO REPAIR. |
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