Steering: linkagesRecall 78V-094 · 1975 White Truck RX
WHITE MOTOR CORPORATION recall 78V-094 covers 27 1975 White Truck RX for a steering: linkages problem, reported to NHTSA on April 25, 1978.
Source: NHTSA recall 78V094000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
A LOOSE CONDITION MAY EXIST BETWEEN THE PITMAN ARM AND THE BALL JOINT STUD OF THE DRAG LINK. ALSO, THE STEERING ARM OF THE STEERING KNUCKLE MAY DEVELOP CRACKS AND SEPARATE IN THE UPPER KINGPIN BEARING AREA.
The fix
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE PITMAN ARM AND DRAG LINK, AND THE LEFT HAND STEERING KNUCKLE ASSEMBLY, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRACTORS EQUIPPED WITH POWER STEERING F6W FRONT AXLE ANDPITMAN ARM.SYSTEM: STEERING; PITMAN ARM AND BALL STUD.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: SEPARATION OF THE STEERING ARM OF THE STEERING KNUCKLEWOULD CAUSE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, AND A VEHICLEACCIDENT MAY OCCUR.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from February 1, 1975 to November 1, 1975. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.