Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsRecall 77V-007 · 1977 White Truck Road Commander
WHITE MOTOR CORPORATION recall 77V-007 covers 71 1977 White Truck Road Commander for a foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on January 18, 1977.
Source: NHTSA recall 77V007000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE HOSES ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY INSTALLED. AS A RESULT, AIR LEAKAGE COULD OCCUR. THIS CONSTITUTES A NON-COMPLIANCE TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 106, "BRAKE HOSES". COMPLETE FAILURE WILL HOWEVER, ACTUATE THE TRACTOR PROTECTION VALVE AND THE TRAILER PARKING BRAKES WILL BE APPLIED AUTOMATICALLY.
The fix
THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE HOSE ASSEMBLY, FREE OF CHARGE.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; HOSE ASSEMBLY.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: PARTIAL OR COMPLETE LOSS OF SERVICE BRAKES COULD OCCURRESULTING IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.