White Truck Recall 77V008000: Latches/locks/linkages

NHTSA recall 77V008000 · announced January 18, 1977 · filed by White Motor Corporation · 8,168 units affected

The problem

THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN EQUIPPED WITH ALUMINUM GRAB HANDLES. THESE HANDLES CAN CRACK THROUGH THE UPPER MOUNTING HOLE AND EVENTUALLY FAIL.

What to do

THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE ALUMINUM HANDLES ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES, FREE OF CHARGE.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS.SYSTEM: STRUCTURE; GRAB HANDLES.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: SHOULD FAILURE OCCUR WHILE IN SERVICE, PERSONS ENTERINGOR LEAVING THE VEHICLE COULD RECEIVE SERIOUS INJURY.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1969 White Truck Road Commander
• 1970 White Truck Road Commander
• 1971 White Truck Road Commander
• 1972 White Truck Road Commander
• 1973 White Truck Road Commander
• 1974 White Truck Road Commander
• 1975 White Truck Road Commander

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.