WHITE TRUCK RBS 1976: STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
General Information
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 77V021000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| WHITE TRUCK | RBS | 1976 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1977-03-08 | 1977-02-14 | 1979-10-12 |
Manufacturers Involved: Volvo Trucks North America
Component: STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 6
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Summary
A "SPEED NUT", WHICH RETAINS THE STEERING COLUMN BOOT TO THE TOEBOARD, CAN CUT THROUGH THE STEERING COLUMN.
Remedy
A NEW DESIGN STEERING COLUMN ADAPTER WILL BE INSTALLED ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES. IF STEERING COLUMN IS DAMAGED, IT WILL BE REPLACED.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS.SYSTEM: STEERING; STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL,LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, AND AN ACCIDENT.
