NHTSA Campaign Id 80V060000; Date: May. 15, 1980
Recalled Vehicles:1977 White Truck Road Xpeditor; 1978 White Truck Road Xpeditor
Component: Steering:gear Box (other Than Rack And Pinion)
Manufactured by: White Motor Corporation
Affected Units:: 831
Recall Summary:Vehicles may develop cracks in the front frame rail extensions. On trucks with single ram power steering, these cracks could intersect the steering gear mounting holes. This would cause dislocation of the steering gear.
How to Fix:Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, install new frame rail extensions without charge to owner.
Recall Notes:Vehicle description: trucks. System: steering; steering gear mounting, structure; frame rail extension. Consequences of defect: either condition (frame rail cracks or dislocatedsteering gear) could cause loss of vehicle control and an accident.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: May 23, 1980
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