Safety defect investigations, technical specifications, and manufacturer repair notices for Canadian owners.
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Safety recall notices and repair campaigns registered for the 1978 White Truck in Canada.
THE STEERING ARMS USED IN CERTAIN STEERING SYSTEMS AND ENGAGED IN THE FIRE SERVICE VOCATION, MAY DEVELOP CRACKS AND EVENTUALLY FRACTURE RESULTING IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND A POSSIBLE CRASH. CORRECTION: VOLVO GM WILL RECOMMEND BY LETTER THAT OWNERS REPLACE THE STEERING ARM AFTER TEN YEAR INTERVALS OF SERVICE.
A failure of this component (steering) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).
CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A MANUAL "ROSS" SERRATED STEERING SHAFT AND "SPICER" LOWER STEERING COLUMN YOKE MAY EXPERIENCE A LOOSENING OF THE COLUMN YOKE ON THE INPUT SHAFT INTO THE STEERING GEAR. THIS CONDITION CAN ALLOW THE SPLINED SURFACES TO WEAR RESULTING IN EVENTUAL ROTATIONAL SLIPPAGE AND LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.
A failure of this component (not entered) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).
VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH REAR TOWING HITCH CROSSMEMBER AND A-FRAME ASSEMBLIES MAY DEVELOP CRACKS IN THE TOWING CROSSMEMBER WHICH SUPPORTS THE TRAILER HITCH AND TO WHICH THE TRAILER SAFETY CABLES ARE ATTACHED. COMPLETE FAILURE OF THE CROSSMEMBER COULD ALLOW THE TRAILER TO SEPARATE FROM THE TRUCK.
A failure of this component (not entered) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).
TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH INDIANA MILLS AND MANUFACTURING MODEL 18170 SEAT BELTS. ASSEMBLIES DO NOT MEET THE ABRADED BREAKING STRENGTH AND BUCKLE RELEASE FORCE REQUIREMENTS OF C.M.V.S.S.209 - SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES.
A failure of this component (not entered) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).
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