Vehicle speed control: linkagesRecall 77V-093 · 1975–1977 White Truck Road Commander
WHITE MOTOR CORPORATION recall 77V-093 covers 293 1975–1977 White Truck Road Commander for a vehicle speed control: linkages problem, reported to NHTSA on June 17, 1977.
Source: NHTSA recall 77V093000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE ENGINE MOUNTED ACCELERATOR RELAY SHAFT CAN BE CONTACTED BY THE CAB STRUCTURE DUE TO VARIATIONS IN THE CAB TO ENGINE RELATIONSHIP COMBINED WITH SUFFICIENT RELATIVE MOTION BETWEEN THE ENGINE AND THE CAB. THIS COULD CAUSE THE ACCELERATOR TO BIND IN POSITION, RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL OVER VEHICLE SPEED.
The fix
DEALER WILL RELOCATE THE ACCELERATOR LINKAGE AT NO COST TO OWNER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS.SYSTEM: THROTTLE LINKAGES AND CONTROL; ACCELERATOR RELAY SHAFT.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: BINDING OF THE ACCELERATOR COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIORWARNING, CAUSING 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.