Recall 81V122000 — STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR Defect in 1975-1981 WHITE TRUCK WHITE TRUCK
RECALL This recall affects up to 31,703 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 81V122000 |
| Manufacturer | WHITE MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Vehicles Affected | 31,703 |
| Component | STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
1975 WESTERN WESTERN, 1975 WHITE TRUCK WHITE TRUCK, 1975 AUTOCAR AUTOCAR, 1976 WESTERN WESTERN, 1976 AUTOCAR AUTOCAR, 1976 WHITE TRUCK WHITE TRUCK, 1977 WHITE TRUCK WHITE TRUCK, 1977 WESTERN WESTERN, 1977 AUTOCAR AUTOCAR, 1978 WHITE TRUCK WHITE TRUCK, 1978 WESTERN STAR WESTERN, 1978 AUTOCAR AUTOCAR, 1979 WHITE TRUCK WHITE TRUCK, 1979 WESTERN STAR WESTERN, 1979 AUTOCAR AUTOCAR, 1980 WHITE TRUCK WHITE TRUCK, 1980 WESTERN WESTERN, 1980 AUTOCAR AUTOCAR, 1981 AUTOCAR AUTOCAR, 1981 WHITE TRUCK WHITE TRUCK, 1981 WESTERN WESTERN
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Defect Description
STEERING SHAFT BINDER BOLTS ON CERTAIN VEHICLES ARE EITHER LOOSE OR OVER-TIGHTENED. EITHER CONDITION CAN LEAD TO A SEPARATION OF THE STEERING SHAFT FROM THE STEERING COLUMN, EVEN IF THE FACTORY INSTALLED BOLT HAS BEEN PROPERLY RETIGHTENED.
Remedy
UNIQUE BOLTS HAVE BEEN DESIGNED FOR THIS CAMPAIGN AND WILL BE INSTALLED ALONG WITH NEW NUTS. THIS WILL BE DONE AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.
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 |