White Truck Recall 78V094000: Steering, Linkages
NHTSA recall 78V094000 · announced April 25, 1978 · filed by White Motor Corporation · 27 units affected
The problem
A LOOSE CONDITION MAY EXIST BETWEEN THE PITMAN ARM AND THE BALL JOINT STUD OF THE DRAG LINK. ALSO, THE STEERING ARM OF THE STEERING KNUCKLE MAY DEVELOP CRACKS AND SEPARATE IN THE UPPER KINGPIN BEARING AREA.
What to do
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE PITMAN ARM AND DRAG LINK, AND THE LEFT HAND STEERING KNUCKLE ASSEMBLY, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRACTORS EQUIPPED WITH POWER STEERING F6W FRONT AXLE ANDPITMAN ARM.SYSTEM: STEERING; PITMAN ARM AND BALL STUD.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: SEPARATION OF THE STEERING ARM OF THE STEERING KNUCKLEWOULD CAUSE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, AND A VEHICLEACCIDENT MAY OCCUR.
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.