WHITE TRUCK ROAD XPEDITOR 1974: STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
General Information
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 76V153000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| WHITE TRUCK | ROAD XPEDITOR | 1974 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1976-11-29 | 1976-09-28 | 1979-10-12 |
Manufacturers Involved: Volvo Trucks North America
Component: STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 749
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Notes
TRUCK TRACTORS.POSSIBILITY THAT STEERING GEAR COVER THAT PROVIDES OIL TO ONESIDE OF THE CYLINDER WAS IMPROPERLY DRILLED.THE CYLINDER WAS IMPROPERLYDRILLED.THE PROBLEM EXISTS ONLY WHEN THIS STEERING GEAR IS USED WITH ANAUXILIARY CYLINDER, OR ROTARY CYLINDER 'SLAVE GEAR'.UNDER THESECIRCUMSTANCES, A HYDRAULIC LOCK CAN OCCUR CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.'CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND REPLACING STEERING GEAR WHERE NECESSARY'.HEAVYTRUCK.
