Vehicle recall 68V078000 · August 13, 1968

White Truck 2300 and Diamond REO Diamond REO

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Notes: Possibility that incorrect type hose installed between power steering pump and fluid reservoir.hose could deteriorate and interrupt operation of power assist unit and possibly damage pump.(correct by installing proper hose where necessary.)

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 68V078000
Reported to NHTSA: August 13, 1968
Filed by: WHITE MOTOR CORPORATION
Owner notification: July 15, 1968
Vehicles potentially affected: 1,950
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Steering › Hydraulic power assist › Hose, piping, and connections

Recall 68V078000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Diamond REO Diamond REO (model year not listed)
White Truck 2300 (model year not listed)

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