Trailer hitches: fifth wheel assemblyRecall 74V-166 · White Truck vehicles
WHITE MOTOR CORPORATION recall 74V-166 covers 146 White Truck vehicles for a trailer hitches: fifth wheel assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on October 1, 1974.
Source: NHTSA recall 74V166000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
The fix
The remedy has not been described yet.
WHITE CAMPAIGN NO 7408.MFGD.JAN.7, 1974 TO JULY 2, 1974.POSSIBILITYTHAT THE FIFTH WHEEL SLIDER ASSEMBLY MAY DEVELOP CRACKS IN THE SADDLE PLATEADJACENT TO THE WELDS FOR THE FIFTH WHEEL BRACKETS.IF THIS CONDITION EXISTSTHE FIFTH WHEEL COULD DISCONNECT FROM THE SLIDER PLATE ASSEMBLY.(CORRECT BYINSPECTING AND REPLACING SADDLE ASSEMBLY WHERE NECESSARY).
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.