White Truck Road Commander 1974

Model Road Commander made in 1974 by White Truck got 3 recalls. There were some recalls concerninglatches/locks/linkages, service brakes, air and wheels.

Model 1974

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
77V008000WHITE MOTOR CORPORATION V (Vehicle)816801/12/1977MFRVOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA01/18/197710/12/1979
Defect SummaryThe involved vehicles may have been equipped with aluminum grab handles. these handles can crack through the upper mounting hole and eventually fail.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryThe dealer will replace the aluminum handles on all affected vehicles, free of charge.
NotesVehicle description: heavy trucks.system: structure; grab handles.consequences of defect: should failure occur while in service, persons enteringor leaving the vehicle could receive serious injury.
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - DRUM
74V028000WHITE MOTOR CORPORATION V (Vehicle)4703/13/1974MFRVOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA02/21/197410/12/1979
Defect Summary
Consequence Summary
Corrective Summary
NotesWhite campaign no 7402.built jan 9 1974 jan 18 1974.possibility front wheelleft side brake cams were inadvertently installed on the front wheel rightside.(correct by inspecting and installing cams properly where necessary).
WHEELS - MULTI PIECE
76V047000WHITE MOTOR CORPORATION V (Vehicle)43004/19/1976MFRVOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA03/29/197610/12/1979
Defect Summary
Consequence Summary
Corrective Summary
NotesWhite campaign no 7602.truck tractors manufactured from september 27, 1974 tofebruary1, 1976.possibility that rim clamps made from malleable iron castingswere installed insteas of specified steel forged part.if this conditionexists, cracked or broken clamps could result in loss of tire and rim, thus,affecting vehicle control.(correct by inspecting and replacing with clampsmade of acceptable material).