White Truck Recall 83V129000: Steering, Steering Wheel/handle Bar

NHTSA recall 83V129000 · announced December 6, 1983 · filed by White Motor Corporation · 15,101 units affected

The problem

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.

What to do

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.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

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.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1975 White Truck White Truck
• 1976 White Truck White Truck
• 1977 White Truck White Truck
• 1978 White Truck White Truck
• 1979 White Truck White Truck
• 1980 White Truck White Truck

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.