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Safety recall · 77V075000

Equipment: labels White Truck recall

WHITE MOTOR CORPORATION reported this recall to NHTSA on May 16, 1977. It covers about 8,489 vehicles across 2 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Campaign
77V075000
Reported
May 16, 1977
Vehicles
8,489
Area
Equipment & accessories

The problem

The involved vehicles do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 101, "Controls and displays". The vehicles were manufactured with an optional adjustable hand throttle that was not labeled as required.

The fix

The dealer will provide owner with appropriate label to be placed in vehicle, without charge.

Contacts

Vehicle description: heavy truck tractors.System: equipment; certification labels.Consequences of defect: without labeling, the hand throttle may not be operatedproperly which can lead to a vehicle accident.

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 77V075000.
  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

Questions

Is the 77V075000 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 77V075000?

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 77V075000 announced?

WHITE MOTOR CORPORATION reported it to NHTSA on May 16, 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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