NHTSA recall campaign
81V122000
ManufacturerWHITE MOTOR CORPORATIONReported1981-10-14Affected31,703 vehicles
What was wrong
Defect
STEERING SHAFT BINDER BOLTS ON CERTAIN VEHICLES ARE EITHER LOOSE OR OVER-TIGHTENED. EITHER CONDITION CAN LEAD TO A SEPARATION OF THE STEERING SHAFT FROM THE STEERING COLUMN, EVEN IF THE FACTORY INSTALLED BOLT HAS BEEN PROPERLY RETIGHTENED.
Manufacturer remedy
UNIQUE BOLTS HAVE BEEN DESIGNED FOR THIS CAMPAIGN AND WILL BE INSTALLED ALONG WITH NEW NUTS. THIS WILL BE DONE AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →