Vehicle recall 71V014000 · January 3, 1971

1969-1971 Diamond REO Trend

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

Notes: Diamond reo bulletin no 87.TRUCK with fc 901 front axle andpower steering.possibility that drag linkage used in steerin g system was improperlyassembled.this might allow ball sock et assembly at axle end to loosen andback-off and ultimatelyresult in loss of steering control.(correct bymodifying whe re necessary.)

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 71V014000
Reported to NHTSA: January 3, 1971
Filed by: WHITE MOTOR CORPORATION
Owner notification: February 1, 1971
Vehicles potentially affected: 247
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Steering › Linkages › Drag › Link › Connection

Recall 71V014000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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Diamond REO Trend (1969-1971): 1971, 1970, 1969

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