NHTSA Recall 77V223000
NHTSA Campaign Id 77V223000; Date: Dec. 15, 1977
Recalled Vehicles:
1976 White Truck Road Commander; 1977 White Truck Road Commander
Component: Trailer Hitches:fifth Wheel Assembly
Manufactured by: White Motor Corporation
Affected Units:: 8
Recall Summary:
On the involved vehicles, the mounting tabs used to mount the fifth wheel assembly to the chassis in place of the normal continuous angle construction could crack. These cracks can develop in the areas where the tabs are welded to the side of the fifth wheel assembly. If these cracks go undetected, the fifth wheel could eventually separate from the chassis.
How to Fix:
Dealer will modify the fifth wheel mounting without charge to owner.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: heavy truck-tractors. System: structure; fifth wheel assembly. Consequences of defect: separation could result in trailer disconnection whichcould in turn cause a vehicle accident and personal injuries. Note: the vehicle should be visually inspected for cracks to reduce thepossibility of failure prior to obtaining the required fifth wheelmodification.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Feb 24, 1978
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