Recalls for 1980 White Truck White Truck

DEFECT #1 - STEERING:LINKAGES:LINK:DRAG:CONNECTION

Posted on: 1982-02-01
Description
The front axle steering arms installed on the suspect vehicles are of a slightly different configuration than those designed for the application.  Use of the wrong steering arm presents the potential for improper steering arm to drag link adjustment, which may result in steering lock-up during a full right turn.

Consequence


Corrective Action
Dealer will inspect the suspect vehicles and replace defective steering arms at no cost to owner.

Notes
Vehicle description: trucks, heavy.system: steering; steering arm.consequences of defect: steering lock-up during operation can result in loss ofvehicle control and an accident.

DEFECT #2 - STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR

Posted on: 1984-01-12
Description
The slip joint between the cab mounted steering column shaft and the frame mounted steering gear may not have sufficient clearance.  Excessive load on the slip joint may cause failure of the steering column shaft.

Consequence


Corrective Action
Dealer will inspect vehicle for correct clearance at the slip joint.  If necessary, a spacer and, in some cases, a new steering column will be installed.

Notes
Vehicle description: heavy trucks.system: steering; steering shaft slip joint.consequences of defect: shaft failure may result in loss of steering controland possibly an accident.

DEFECT #3 - STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR

Posted on: 1981-10-27
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.

Consequence


Corrective Action
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.

Notes
Vehicle description: trucks.system: steering; steering shaft binder bolts.consequences of defect: shaft separation could result in loss of vehiclecontrol and an accident.note: as a precaution, immediately check the binder bolts on the steering shaftfor looseness.  If they are loose, tighten them to 60 ft-lbs torque.  Tighteningbolts does not permanently remedy the defect.  New bolts and nuts must beinstalled.