1979 WHITE TRUCK RB2 Recall - Campaign #79V084000

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1979 WHITE TRUCK RB2 RECALL - #79V084000

RECALL FOR STEERING : STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

THE METAL STIFFENER AT THE REAR OF THE SPLASH SHIELD MAY BECOME BENT DURING SERVICING OR BY ABUSE. THIS CAN ALLOW THE SPLASH SHIELD AND STIFFENER OR ONE OF ITS ATTACHING BOLTS TO RUB AGAINST AND CUT THE STEERING SHAFT.

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Vehicle 1979 WHITE TRUCK RB2 Manufacturer WHITE MOTOR CORPORATION Manufactured between 12/1/1976 - 3/1/1979 Recalled on 10/12/1979 Influenced by WHITE MOTOR CORPORATION Owners Notified on 4/9/1979 # Affected 5,639 Recalled for STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR Description THE METAL STIFFENER AT THE REAR OF THE SPLASH SHIELD MAY BECOME BENT DURING SERVICING OR BY ABUSE. THIS CAN ALLOW THE SPLASH SHIELD AND STIFFENER OR ONE OF ITS ATTACHING BOLTS TO RUB AGAINST AND CUT THE STEERING SHAFT. Consequences Corrective action THE SPLASH SHIELD STIFFENER WILL BE REMOVED AND THE STEERING SHAFT WILL BE REPLACED, IF DAMAGED. Notes VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS.SYSTEM: STRUCTURE; SPLASH SHIELD STIFFENER.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: PROLONGED CONTACT MAY SEVER THE STEERING SHAFT,RESULTING IN TOTAL LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND, POSSIBLY, AN ACCIDENT. See also 1979 WHITE TRUCK RB2 Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING 1979 WHITE TRUCK RB2 Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE, GASOLINE 1979 WHITE TRUCK RB2 Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR, SPRINGS, LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY