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1978 WHITE TRUCK ROAD BOSS Recall - Campaign #80V059000

 
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1978 WHITE TRUCK ROAD BOSS RECALL - #80V059000

RECALL FOR ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING : ENGINE

THE BYPASS OIL FILTER MOUNTING BRACKETS MAY BE INSUFFICIENTLY WELDED TO THE RADIATOR FRAME. THIS COULD ALLOW THE FILTER MOUNTING BRACKET AND OIL FILTER TO COME LOOSE, FALL, AND WEDGE THEMSELVES WITHIN THE STEERING GEOMETRY.

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Vehicle 1978 WHITE TRUCK ROAD BOSS
Manufacturer WHITE MOTOR CORPORATION
Manufactured between 11/1/1976 - 3/1/1978
Recalled on 6/20/1980
Influenced by WHITE MOTOR CORPORATION
Owners Notified on 10/30/1980
# Affected 3,266
Recalled for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Description THE BYPASS OIL FILTER MOUNTING BRACKETS MAY BE INSUFFICIENTLY WELDED TO THE RADIATOR FRAME. THIS COULD ALLOW THE FILTER MOUNTING BRACKET AND OIL FILTER TO COME LOOSE, FALL, AND WEDGE THEMSELVES WITHIN THE STEERING GEOMETRY.
Consequences
Corrective action DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REWELD THE BRACKET WITHOUT CHARGE.
Notes VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS.SYSTEM: STRUCTURE; BYPASS OIL FILTER MOUNTING BRACKET.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, AND ANACCIDENT COULD RESULT.NOTE: UNTIL THE PROBLEM IS CORRECTED, A DAILY INSPECTION SHOULD BE MADE FORCRACKS IN THE WELDS. IF FOUND, VEHICLE SHOULD NOT BE OPERATED PRIOR TO REPAIR.
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