Recall 79V084000 — STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR Defect in 1977-1979 WHITE TRUCK KS
RECALL This recall affects up to 5,639 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 79V084000 |
| Manufacturer | WHITE MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Vehicles Affected | 5,639 |
| Component | STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect 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.
Remedy
THE SPLASH SHIELD STIFFENER WILL BE REMOVED AND THE STEERING SHAFT WILL BE REPLACED, IF DAMAGED.
Related Recalls for WHITE TRUCK
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88V150000 | 1983 WHITE TRUCK WHITE TRUCK | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | 7,879 | |
| 88V092000 | 1987 WHITE TRUCK WHITE TRUCK | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | 276 | |
| 88V068000 | 1988 WHITE TRUCK WHITE TRUCK | SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:U-BOLT, LEAF SPRING TO AXLE | 66 | |
| 87V145000 | 1984 WHITE TRUCK WHITE TRUCK | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:CONTROLS:FOOT CONTROL/VALVE | 33,183 | |
| 87V138000 | 1987 WHITE TRUCK WHITE TRUCK | SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE:TORQUE ARM | 45 | |
| 87V054000 | 1985 WHITE TRUCK WHITE TRUCK | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES | 240 | |
| 87V044000 | 1987 WHITE TRUCK WHITE TRUCK | SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS | 859 | |
| 86V133000 | 1985 WHITE TRUCK WHITE TRUCK | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:RESERVOIR/TANK | 7 | |
| 85V142000 | 1985 WHITE TRUCK WHITE TRUCK | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | 14 | |
| 84V099000 | 1984 WHITE TRUCK WHITE TRUCK | STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | 5,739 |