Recalls for 1973 White Truck White Truck

DEFECT #1 - PARKING BRAKE:DRIVELINE:AIR

Posted on: 1982-02-01
Description
The service and parking brakes on the involved vehicles do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no.  121, air brake systems.  Use of the vehicle by individuals not familiar with its braking capabilities may result in longer deceleration times.

Consequence


Corrective Action
The dealer will inspect and, if necessary, install two spring brake chambers at no cost to owner.

Notes
Vehicle description: trucks.system: service and parking brakes; air.consequences of defect: longer deceleration can lead to a loss of vehiclecontrol and an accident.note: the owner is advised to maintain proper tractor and trailer brakeadjustments and become familiarized with the vehicles decelerationcapabilities.  The tractor trailer should be parked using the tractor onlybrakes (blue knob) first, then applying the trailer brakes.  It may be necessaryto block vehicles wheels.

DEFECT #2 - STEERING:LINKAGES:LINK:DRAG:CONNECTION

Posted on: 1979-10-12
Description


Consequence


Corrective Action


Notes
White motor co campaign no 7406.6000 series.manufactured with garrisonpower steering.possibility that the front axle steering knuckle can interferewith the control valve an integral part of the power steering drag link.ifthis condition exists ball stud may wear excessively and permit the drag linkto disengage from the arm assembly, causing loss of vehicle control.(correctby inspecting and replacing front axle steering knuckle assembly wherenecessary).