Vehicle recall 77V021000 · February 14, 1977
1976 White Truck RBS
A "speed nut", which retains the steering column boot to the toeboard, can cut through the steering column.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- A "speed nut", which retains the steering column boot to the toeboard, can cut through the steering column.
- Remedy
- A new design steering column adapter will be installed on all affected vehicles. If steering column is damaged, it will be replaced.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: heavy trucks.system: steering; steering column assembly.consequences of defect: this condition could cause loss of steering control,loss of vehicle control, and an accident.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 77V021000
- Reported to NHTSA
- February 14, 1977
- Filed by
- WHITE MOTOR CORPORATION
- Owner notification
- March 8, 1977
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 6
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar
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 RBS (1976): 1976
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