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Safety recall · 73V091000

Steering: hydraulic power assist system White Truck recall

WHITE MOTOR CORPORATION reported this recall to NHTSA on April 26, 1973. It covers about 343 vehicles across 6 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
73V091000
Reported
Apr 26, 1973
Vehicles
343
Area
Steering

Contacts

White campaign no 7307. Manuf'd 9/1/72 thru 4/13/73. Possibility that thepower steering bracket assembly is equipped with a ball stud which may becomeloose due to a manufacturing error. If this condition exists it could resultin the loss of vehicle control. (Correct by inspecting and replacing powersteering bracket assemblies).

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 73V091000.
  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 400006F
1973 White Truck 400002D
1972 White Truck 900006F
1973 White Truck 900002D
1972 White Truck Road Commander05D
1973 White Truck Road Commander04D

Questions

Is the 73V091000 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 73V091000?

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 73V091000 announced?

WHITE MOTOR CORPORATION reported it to NHTSA on April 26, 1973. 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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