AUTOCAR UNSPECIFIED 1982: STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 82V102000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| AUTOCAR | UNSPECIFIED | 1982 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1982-10-29 | 1982-10-14 | 1982-10-26 |
Production Dates: 1981-11-01 - 1982-05-01
Manufacturers Involved: WHITE MOTOR CORPORATION
Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 377
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
THE FRONT AXLE DRAG LINK CLAMP ASSEMBLIES INSTALLED ON THE SUSPECT VEHICLES MAY CONTAIN BOLTS WHICH HAVE QUENCH CRACKS AND ARE SUBJECT TO FAILURE. FAILURE OF THE BOLT WOULD RESULT IN LOSS OF CLAMPING ACTION AND CONTINUED OPERATION COULD LEAD TO SEPARATION OF THE BALL JOINT AND DRAG LINK.
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE ANY DEFECTIVE BOLTS IN THE DRAG LINK CLAMP ASSEMBLY WITHOUT CHARGE.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS.SYSTEM: STEERING; DRAG LINK CLAMP BOLTS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS FAILURE COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING AND MAYCAUSE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
