Suspension: multiple axleRecall 72V-134 · White Truck vehicles
WHITE MOTOR CORPORATION recall 72V-134 covers 816 White Truck vehicles for a suspension: multiple axle problem, reported to NHTSA on May 24, 1972.
Source: NHTSA recall 72V134000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
The fix
The remedy has not been described yet.
WHITE TRUCK SERVICE BULLETIN NO 7.WHITE CAMPAIGN NO 7204.POSSIBILITY THATHENDRICKSON TANDEM REAR SUSPENSION EQUALIZER BEAM MAY FAIL DUE TO BEING FORGEDFROM MATERIAL WITH ABNORMALLYHIGH RESIDUAL ELEMENTS.BEAMS WITH SUSPECTMATERIAL ARE SUSCEPTIBLE TO QUENCH CRACKS, WHICH COULD CAUSE FAILURE OF BEAMANDLOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND REPLACING WHERE NECESSARY.)
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from January 1, 1972 to March 1, 1972. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.