NHTSA Recall 81V066000
NHTSA Campaign Id 81V066000; Date: Jun. 1, 1981
Recalled Vehicles:
1980 White Truck Road Boss 2; 1980 White Truck Road Commander 2
Component: Steering:linkages:arm:idler And Attachment
Manufactured by: White Motor Corporation
Affected Units:: 46
Recall Summary:
A keyway, which is used on the steering arms to assure that they are properly indexed, may have been assembled out of correct alignment. This causes the drag link ball stud working angle to be exceeded and could lead to early failure of the ball stud.
How to Fix:
The vehicle will be inspected and, if necessary, the steering arm will be replaced at no charge to owner.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: trucks. System: steering; steering arm. Consequences of defect: failure of the ball stud would cause a loss of vehiclecontrol and, possibly, an accident. Note: a prior warning that the defect is present may be detected by anincreased or irregular steering effort.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 30, 1981
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