WHITE TRUCK RB2L 1977: STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
General Information
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 77V195000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| WHITE TRUCK | RB2L | 1977 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1977-11-07 | 1977-11-11 | 1979-10-12 |
Manufacturers Involved: Volvo Trucks North America
Component: STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 511
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Summary
ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, THE CAB FIREWALL CAN CONTACT AND EVENTUALLY CUT THROUGH THE STEERING SHAFT.
Remedy
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, MODIFY THE FIREWALL TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE CLEARANCE AND REPLACE THE STEERING SHAFT, WITHOUT CHARGE.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCK TRACTORS.SYSTEM: STEERING; STEERING COLUMN.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL COULD OCCUR WITHOUT WARNING,RESULTING IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
