1973 WHITE TRUCK ROAD BOSS Recalls (2)

Campaign:: 77V067000 on 10/11/1979
Component:: Steering:wheel and handle bar
Affected:: 209
Defect:: The steering column adapter can contact and eventually cut through the steering shaft.
Correction:: Dealer will replace any steering shaft which shows signs of wear. the existing steering column adapter will be replaced with a new adapter of a different design to ensure proper clearance, without charge.
Notes:: Vehicle description: trucks equipped with power steering.system: steering; column shaft, upper.consequences of defect: should this occur, loss of steering control wouldresult, possibly causing loss of vehicle control and an accident.
Campaign:: 75V132000 on 10/11/1979
Component:: Electrical system:ignition
Affected:: 1,470
Notes:: White campaign no 7508.road boss equipped with 8v-71, detroit diesel and v903cummins engine.manf.jan.1, 1970 to july 1, 1975.possibility that thebattery cables and starter cable were routed too close to a frame rail.ifthis condition exists, the cable may eventually rub through the wire insulationand result in vehicle fires.(correct by inspecting and rerouting cable toprecluse rubbing on frame wall).