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Safety recall · 72V128000

Steering: linkages Autocar recall

WHITE MOTOR CORPORATION reported this recall to NHTSA on May 23, 1972. It covers about 26 vehicles across 10 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
72V128000
Reported
May 23, 1972
Vehicles
26
Area
Steering

Contacts

White service bulletin no 1. Equipped with fds1800 series front drive axle.Manfd 9-22 1971 thru 2-28 1972. Possibility that under certain operationalmaneuvers universal joint on front axle drive may become misaligned and/orcontact axle housing. Condition could cause universal joint failure, whichcould interfere with steering control. (Correct by inspecting and makingmodifications where necessary. )

What to do

  1. Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Autocar dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 72V128000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
1971 Autocar CK6602D
1972 Autocar CK6601C
1971 Autocar DC10364B01-
1972 Autocar DC10364B02-
1971 Autocar DC736602D
1972 Autocar DC736603F
1971 Autocar DC738602D
1972 Autocar DC738602D
1971 Autocar DC996602D
1972 Autocar DC996602D

Questions

Is the 72V128000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. WHITE MOTOR CORPORATION's dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 72V128000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 72V128000 announced?

WHITE MOTOR CORPORATION reported it to NHTSA on May 23, 1972. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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