Recall
White Truck White Truck — 83V129000
NHTSA ID
83V129000
Make
White Truck
Model
White Truck
Years Affected
1978
Recall Date
1983-12-06
Component
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Units Affected
15,101
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
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.
Remedy
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.