Vehicle recall 83V129000 · December 6, 1983

1975-1980 White Truck White Truck

The slip joint between the cab mounted steering column shaft and the frame mounted steering gear may not have sufficient clearance.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: The slip joint between the cab mounted steering column shaft and the frame mounted steering gear may not have sufficient clearance. Excessive load on the slip joint may cause failure of the steering column shaft.
Remedy: Dealer will inspect vehicle for correct clearance at the slip joint. If necessary, a spacer and, in some cases, a new steering column will be installed.
Notes: Vehicle description: heavy trucks.system: steering; steering shaft slip joint.consequences of defect: shaft failure may result in loss of steering controland possibly an accident.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 83V129000
Reported to NHTSA: December 6, 1983
Filed by: WHITE MOTOR CORPORATION
Owner notification: January 24, 1984
Vehicles potentially affected: 15,101
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar

Recall 83V129000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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