White Truck Recall 77V021000: Steering, Steering Wheel/handle Bar

NHTSA recall 77V021000 · announced February 14, 1977 · filed by White Motor Corporation · 6 units affected

The problem

A "SPEED NUT", WHICH RETAINS THE STEERING COLUMN BOOT TO THE TOEBOARD, CAN CUT THROUGH THE STEERING COLUMN.

What to do

A NEW DESIGN STEERING COLUMN ADAPTER WILL BE INSTALLED ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES. IF STEERING COLUMN IS DAMAGED, IT WILL BE REPLACED.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS.SYSTEM: STEERING; STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL,LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, AND AN ACCIDENT.

Vehicles covered by this recall

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