Safety Recall NHTSA · 77V237000 Reported December 28, 1977

Wheels:cap:cover:hub

White Motor Corporation · Wheels · 888 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
77V237000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
Wheels
Vehicles Affected
888
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
December 28, 1977

Defect Summary

The aluminum hubs on the involved vehicles may be subject to failure due to cracks that may develop around the base of the inner bearing cup. These cracks may spread around the barrel of the hub and may lead to fracture and hub separation. The separated hub is retained on the axle spindle by the wheel bearing adjusting nut.

Corrective Action

Dealer will inspect and will replace front axle aluminum hubs with steel ones, without charge.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized White Motor Corporation dealer and reference recall ID 77V237000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 77V237000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 77V237000?

NHTSA recall 77V237000 was issued by White Motor Corporation on December 28, 1977. It addresses: Wheels:cap:cover:hub. The recall affects approximately 888 vehicles, with the defect involving the Wheels component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized White Motor Corporation dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 77V237000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.