White Motor Corporation | NHTSA Recall #77V223000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 77V223000 by White Motor Corporation. Includes 8 affected units, STRUCTURE:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY, component: TRAILER HITCHES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On the involved vehicles, the mounting tabs used to mount the fifth wheel assembly to the chassis in place of the normal continuous angle construction could crack. These cracks can develop in the areas where the tabs are welded to the side of the fifth wheel assembly. If these cracks go undetected, the fifth wheel could eventually separate from the chassis.

Corrective Action

Dealer will modify the fifth wheel mounting without charge to owner.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 77V223000

Manufacturer: White Motor Corporation

Report Received Date: 1977-12-15T00:00:00

Subject: Structure:fifth wheel assembly

Component: Trailer Hitches

Potentially Affected Units: 8

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: On the involved vehicles, the mounting tabs used to mount the fifth wheel assembly to the chassis in place of the normal continuous angle construction could crack. These cracks can develop in the areas where the tabs are welded to the side of the fifth wheel assembly. If these cracks go undetected, the fifth wheel could eventually separate from the chassis.

Consequence Summary: N/A

Corrective Action: Dealer will modify the fifth wheel mounting without charge to owner.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-syjb~gun2.tdwh

NHTSA ID: 77V223000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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