White Truck Recall 77V195000: Steering, Steering Wheel/handle Bar

NHTSA recall 77V195000 · announced November 11, 1977 · filed by White Motor Corporation · 511 units affected

The problem

ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, THE CAB FIREWALL CAN CONTACT AND EVENTUALLY CUT THROUGH THE STEERING SHAFT.

What to do

DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, MODIFY THE FIREWALL TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE CLEARANCE AND REPLACE THE STEERING SHAFT, WITHOUT CHARGE.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCK TRACTORS.SYSTEM: STEERING; STEERING COLUMN.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL COULD OCCUR WITHOUT WARNING,RESULTING IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1976 White Truck Rb2l
• 1977 White Truck Rb2l
• 1976 White Truck Rb2m
• 1977 White Truck Rb2m
• 1976 White Truck Rb2s
• 1977 White Truck Rb2s

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