WHITE TRUCK UNSPECIFIED 1980: STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 83V129000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| WHITE TRUCK | UNSPECIFIED | 1980 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1984-01-24 | 1983-12-06 | 1984-01-12 |
Production Dates: 1975-07-01 - 1980-06-01
Manufacturers Involved: Volvo Trucks North America
Component: STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 15101
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
THE SLIP JOINT BETWEEN THE CAB MOUNTED STEERING COLUMN SHAFT AND THE FRAME MOUNTED STEERING GEAR MAY NOT HAVE SUFFICIENT CLEARANCE. EXCESSIVE LOAD ON THE SLIP JOINT MAY CAUSE FAILURE OF THE STEERING COLUMN SHAFT.
DEALER WILL INSPECT VEHICLE FOR CORRECT CLEARANCE AT THE SLIP JOINT. IF NECESSARY, A SPACER AND, IN SOME CASES, A NEW STEERING COLUMN WILL BE INSTALLED.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS.SYSTEM: STEERING; STEERING SHAFT SLIP JOINT.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: SHAFT FAILURE MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROLAND POSSIBLY AN ACCIDENT.
