White Truck Western Star (1980-1982): Wheels
Recall 83V040000 · Apr 11, 1983 · White Motor Corporation
30
vehicles affected
30
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 83V040000
- Date
- Apr 11, 1983
- Maker
- White Motor Corporation
- Units affected
- 30
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Wheels
- Model years
- 1980-1982
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Other or not stated
What is wrong
WHEEL STUDS MAY BREAK OR WHEELS MAY BE DAMAGED BECAUSE VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITHOUT SPACERS BETWEEN THE FRONT AXLE BRAKE DRUMS AND THE DISC WHEELS.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
THE DEALER WILL INSTALL THE WHEEL SPACER AT NO COST TO OWNER. DAMAGED WHEELS AND STUDS WILL BE REPLACED.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 3 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| White Truck | Western Star | 1980-1982 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 83V040000?
1 model: White Truck Western Star (1980-1982), about 30 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 83V040000?
THE DEALER WILL INSTALL THE WHEEL SPACER AT NO COST TO OWNER. DAMAGED WHEELS AND STUDS WILL BE REPLACED.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.