Steering: steering wheel/handle barRecall 77V-021 · 1976 White Truck RBS
WHITE MOTOR CORPORATION recall 77V-021 covers 6 1976 White Truck RBS for a steering: steering wheel/handle bar problem, reported to NHTSA on February 14, 1977.
Source: NHTSA recall 77V021000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
A "SPEED NUT", WHICH RETAINS THE STEERING COLUMN BOOT TO THE TOEBOARD, CAN CUT THROUGH THE STEERING COLUMN.
The fix
A NEW DESIGN STEERING COLUMN ADAPTER WILL BE INSTALLED ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES. IF STEERING COLUMN IS DAMAGED, IT WILL BE REPLACED.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS.SYSTEM: STEERING; STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL,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.