NHTSA Campaign Id 77V194000; Date: Nov. 1, 1977
Recalled Vehicles:1972 White Truck RBL; 1973 White Truck RBL; 1974 White Truck RBL; 1975 White Truck RBL; 1976 White Truck RBL; 1977 White Truck RBL; 1972 White Truck RBM; 1973 White Truck RBM; 1974 White Truck RBM; 1975 White Truck RBM; 1976 White Truck RBM; 1977 White Truck RBM; 1972 White Truck RBS; 1973 White Truck RBS; 1974 White Truck RBS; 1975 White Truck RBS; 1976 White Truck RBS; 1977 White Truck RBS
Component: Steering:wheel And Handle Bar
Manufactured by: White Motor Corporation
Affected Units:: 5,685
Recall Summary:On the involved vehicles, the steering column adapter can contact and eventually cut through the steering shaft.
How to Fix:Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the steering shaft, without charge to owner.
Recall Notes:Vehicle description: heavy trucks. System: steering; steering column. Consequences of defect: loss of steering control could occur without warningand an accident could result.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Nov 1, 1977
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