Vehicle recall 75V132000 · July 15, 1975

White Truck 4000, 9000 and 1 more model

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

Notes: White campaign no 7508.ROAD boss equipped with 8V-71, detroit diesel and V903CUMMINS ENGINE.MANF.JAN.1, 1970 to July 1, 1975.POSSIBILITY that thebattery cables and starter cable were routed too close to a frame rail.ifthis condition exists, the cable may eventually rub through the wire insulationand result in vehicle fires.(correct by inspecting and rerouting cable toprecluse rubbing on frame wall).

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 75V132000
Reported to NHTSA: July 15, 1975
Filed by: WHITE MOTOR CORPORATION
Owner notification: December 23, 1975
Vehicles potentially affected: 1,470
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Electrical system › Ignition

Recall 75V132000 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.

White Truck 4000 (1970-1975): 1975, 1974, 1973, 1972, 1971, 1970
White Truck 9000 (1970-1975): 1975, 1974, 1973, 1972, 1971, 1970
White Truck Road Boss (1970-1975): 1975, 1974, 1973, 1972, 1971, 1970

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