Vehicle recall 74V244000 · December 18, 1974

1973-1974 White Truck Western Star

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

Notes: White campaign no 7501.EQUIPPED with gemmer 7J8 ross 503 or sheppard 491STEERING gears in combination with 927, 1030 or 1200 square inch radiatorsmanf'd DEC.27, 1973 thru NOV.6, 1974.POSSIBILITY that one bolt of fourbolts which mount the left hand forward front bracket to the frame was deletedduring production.omission of bolt may weaken bracket mounting and couldresult in bracket bolts failure, affecting vehicle handling.(correct byinspecting and installing bolt where necessary).

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 74V244000
Reported to NHTSA: December 18, 1974
Filed by: WHITE MOTOR CORPORATION
Owner notification: March 21, 1975
Vehicles potentially affected: 567
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Suspension › Front › Springs › Leaf spring assembly › Hanger,bracket

Recall 74V244000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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White Truck Western Star (1973-1974): 1974, 1973

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