1975 WHITE TRUCK WESTERN STAR Recalls (3)

Campaign:
75V101000 on 10/11/1979
Component:
Steering:linkages:knuckle:spindle:arm
Affected:
213
Notes:
White campaign no 7504.trucks equipped with f3w and f6w series steeringknuckles.possibility that the wall thickness is marginal at the area wherethe hole intended for connection of the tie rod arm to steering knuckle.(correct by inspecting and replacing steering knuckles where necessary).

Campaign:
75V131000 on 10/11/1979
Component:
Steering:linkages
Affected:
15
Notes:
White campaign no 7606.equipped with rockwell fl931 axle.possibility thatsteering arm used with rockwell fl 931 axle is inadequately designed.if thiscondition exists, it could affect the steering capability of the vehicles.(correct by inspecting and replacing steering arm with new designed arm).

Campaign:
82V007000 on 01/31/1982
Component:
Parking brake:driveline:air
Manufactured:
04/30/1978 - 06/30/1979
Affected:
123
Defect:
The service and parking brakes on the involved vehicles do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "air brake systems". use of the vehicle by individuals not familiar with its braking capabilities may result in longer deceleration times.
Correction:
The dealer will inspect and, if necessary, install two spring brake chambers at no cost to owner.
Notes:
Vehicle description: trucks.system: service and parking brakes; air.consequences of defect: longer deceleration can lead to a loss of vehiclecontrol and an accident.note: the owner is advised to maintain proper tractor and trailer brakeadjustments and become familiarized with the vehicles decelerationcapabilities. the tractor trailer should be parked using the tractor onlybrakes (blue knob) first, then applying the trailer brakes. it may be necessaryto block vehicle"s wheels.

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