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NHTSARecalled Dec 6, 1983 · #83V129000

STEERING:COLUMN SHAFT UPPER

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

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.

Product details

Product
STEERING:COLUMN SHAFT UPPER
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
WHITE MOTOR CORPORATION
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice