Recalls for 1978 White Truck Road Commander 2

DEFECT #1 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:RESERVOIR

Posted on: 1980-10-16
Description
Certain vehicles may not comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no.  12i, air brake systems.  This requires the air tank capacity to be at least twelve times as large as the brake chamber volume, to provide adequate reserves for situations which may require repeated brake applications.

Consequence


Corrective Action
Dealer will add an air tank to the involved vehicles at no charge to owner.

Notes
Vehicle description: trucks.system: service brakes; air supply reservoir.consequences of defect: insufficient air capacity could result in air pressurereserves being depleted.  This would cause the spring brakes to lock, and couldresult in loss of vehicle control and an accident.

DEFECT #2 - STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR

Posted on: 1979-10-12
Description
The power steering universal shaft assemblies on the involved vehicles contain a revised grease groove location.  Consequently, they may not have proper lubrication in the shaft spline area.  Due to manufacturing errors, rust may develop and cause shaft seizure.

Consequence


Corrective Action
The dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the universal steering shaft assembly.

Notes
Vehicle description: trucks.system: steering; universal power steering shaft assembly.consequences of defect: shaft seizure may load the power steering valve, andnot allow the steering wheel to return after a turn.  This condition may resultin loss of vehicle control without prior warning and a vehicle accident.