Vehicle recall 82V102000 · October 14, 1982
1982 Autocar Autocar
The front axle drag link clamp assemblies installed on the suspect vehicles may contain bolts which have quench cracks and are subject to failure.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The front axle drag link clamp assemblies installed on the suspect vehicles may contain bolts which have quench cracks and are subject to failure. Failure of the bolt would result in loss of clamping action and continued operation could lead to separation of the ball joint and drag link.
- Remedy
- Dealer will inspect and replace any defective bolts in the drag link clamp assembly without charge.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: heavy trucks.system: steering; drag link clamp bolts.consequences of defect: this failure could occur without prior warning and maycause loss of vehicle control and an accident.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 82V102000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 14, 1982
- Filed by
- WHITE MOTOR CORPORATION
- Owner notification
- October 29, 1982
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 377
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering › Linkages › Drag › Power assist system
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Autocar Autocar (1982): 1982
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