Suspension: multiple axleRecall 73V-051 · White Truck vehicles

WHITE MOTOR CORPORATION recall 73V-051 covers 222 White Truck vehicles for a suspension: multiple axle problem, reported to NHTSA on February 27, 1973.

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Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet
Vehicles affected2222 models
ReportedFeb 27, 1973Owners notified Aug 30, 1971
Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 73V051000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

What to do

The fix

The remedy has not been described yet.

WHITE CAMPAIGN NO 7303.BUILT AUG.30 1971 THRU DEC.29 1972.POSSIBILITYOF A CASTING DEFECT IN AN EQUALIZER BEAM WHICH IS A COMPONENT OF THEHENDRICKSON SUSPENSION.IF THIS CONDITION EXISTS THE BEAM COULD FRACTURE ANDAFFECT THE DIRECTIONAL STABILITY OF THE VEHICLE.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING ANDREPLACE WITH IMPROVED EQUALIZER BEAMS.)

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

2 models

Vehicles in this recall

Built from August 1, 1971 to December 1, 1972. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.