NHTSA Recall 83V040000
NHTSA Campaign Id 83V040000; Date: Apr. 11, 1983
Recalled Vehicles:
1980 White Truck Western Star; 1981 White Truck Western Star; 1982 White Truck Western Star
Component: Wheel
Manufactured by: White Motor Corporation
Affected Units:: 30
Recall Summary:
Wheel studs may break or wheels may be damaged because vehicles were assembled without spacers between the front axle brake drums and the disc wheels.
How to Fix:
The dealer will install the wheel spacer at no cost to owner. Damaged wheels and studs will be replaced.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: heavy trucks. System: suspension; front axle disc wheels. Consequences of defect: vehicle operation in this condition may result in wheelstud breakage and cracking in the disc wheel mounting area under normaloperating conditions. If this were to occur, the tire and wheel could separatefrom the vehicle without prior warning, possibly resulting in an accident.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: May 24, 1983
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