NHTSA Campaign Id 76V153000; Date: Sep. 28, 1976
Recalled Vehicles:1974 White Truck Road Commander 2; 1975 White Truck Road Commander 2; 1976 White Truck Road Commander 2; 1974 White Truck Road Xpeditor; 1975 White Truck Road Xpeditor; 1976 White Truck Road Xpeditor
Component: Steering:gear Box (other Than Rack And Pinion)
Manufactured by: White Motor Corporation
Affected Units:: 749
Recall Summary:
How to Fix:
Recall Notes:Truck tractors. Possibility that steering gear cover that provides oil to oneside of the cylinder was improperly drilled. The cylinder was improperlydrilled. The problem exists only when this steering gear is used with anauxiliary cylinder, or rotary cylinder (slave gear). Under thesecircumstances, a hydraulic lock can occur causing loss of steering control. (correct by inspecting and replacing steering gear where necessary). Heavytruck.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Nov 29, 1976
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