WHITE TRUCK RX 1975: STEERING:LINKAGES
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 78V094000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| WHITE TRUCK | RX | 1975 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1978-07-14 | 1978-04-25 | 1979-10-12 |
Production Dates: 1975-02-01 - 1975-11-01
Manufacturers Involved: Volvo Trucks North America
Component: STEERING:LINKAGES
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 27
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
A LOOSE CONDITION MAY EXIST BETWEEN THE PITMAN ARM AND THE BALL JOINT STUD OF THE DRAG LINK. ALSO, THE STEERING ARM OF THE STEERING KNUCKLE MAY DEVELOP CRACKS AND SEPARATE IN THE UPPER KINGPIN BEARING AREA.
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE PITMAN ARM AND DRAG LINK, AND THE LEFT HAND STEERING KNUCKLE ASSEMBLY, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRACTORS EQUIPPED WITH POWER STEERING F6W FRONT AXLE ANDPITMAN ARM.SYSTEM: STEERING; PITMAN ARM AND BALL STUD.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: SEPARATION OF THE STEERING ARM OF THE STEERING KNUCKLEWOULD CAUSE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, AND A VEHICLEACCIDENT MAY OCCUR.
