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Safety recall · 72V134000

Suspension: multiple axle White Truck recall

WHITE MOTOR CORPORATION reported this recall to NHTSA on May 24, 1972. It covers about 816 vehicles across 5 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
72V134000
Reported
May 24, 1972
Vehicles
816
Area
Suspension

Contacts

White truck service bulletin no 7. White campaign no 7204. Possibility thathendrickson tandem rear suspension equalizer beam may fail due to being forgedfrom material with abnormallyhigh residual elements. Beams with suspectmaterial are susceptible to quench cracks, which could cause failure of beamandloss of vehicle control. (Correct by inspecting and replacing 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 White Truck dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 72V134000.
  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
1972 White Truck 150006F
1972 White Truck 400006F
1972 White Truck 600005F
1972 White Truck 740003-
1972 White Truck 900006F

Questions

Is the 72V134000 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 72V134000?

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 72V134000 announced?

WHITE MOTOR CORPORATION reported it to NHTSA on May 24, 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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