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Safety recall · 77V008000

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WHITE MOTOR CORPORATION reported this recall to NHTSA on January 18, 1977. It covers about 8,168 vehicles across 7 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
77V008000
Reported
Jan 18, 1977
Vehicles
8,168
Area
Body, doors & structure

The problem

The involved vehicles may have been equipped with aluminum grab handles. These handles can crack through the upper mounting hole and eventually fail.

The fix

The dealer will replace the aluminum handles on all affected vehicles, free of charge.

Contacts

Vehicle 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.

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 77V008000.
  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
1969 White Truck Road Commander01A
1970 White Truck Road Commander01A
1971 White Truck Road Commander02B
1972 White Truck Road Commander05D
1973 White Truck Road Commander04D
1974 White Truck Road Commander03C
1975 White Truck Road Commander03C

Questions

Is the 77V008000 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 77V008000?

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 77V008000 announced?

WHITE MOTOR CORPORATION reported it to NHTSA on January 18, 1977. 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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