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Safety recall · 77V225000

Seats White Truck recall

WHITE MOTOR CORPORATION reported this recall to NHTSA on December 15, 1977. It covers about 956 vehicles across 1 model year listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
77V225000
Reported
Dec 15, 1977
Vehicles
956
Area
Seats & seat belts

The problem

The involved vehicles may be in non-compliance with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 207, "Seating systems", due to omission of the driver"s seat under-cab supports. As a result, the driver"s seat may eventually come loose.

The fix

The proper supports will be installed, without charge.

Contacts

Vehicle description: heavy truck-tractors.System: interior; seat supports.Consequences of defect: should the driver"s seat fail during vehicle operation,loss of vehicle control and an accident could occur.

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 77V225000.
  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
1977 White Truck RC209F

Questions

Is the 77V225000 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 77V225000?

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 77V225000 announced?

WHITE MOTOR CORPORATION reported it to NHTSA on December 15, 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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