Vehicle recall 77V194000 · November 1, 1977

White Truck RBL, RBM and 1 more model

On the involved vehicles, the steering column adapter can contact and eventually cut through the steering shaft.

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

Summary: On the involved vehicles, the steering column adapter can contact and eventually cut through the steering shaft.
Remedy: Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the steering shaft, without charge to owner.
Notes: Vehicle description: heavy trucks.system: steering; steering column.consequences of defect: loss of steering control could occur without warningand an accident could result.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 77V194000
Reported to NHTSA: November 1, 1977
Filed by: WHITE MOTOR CORPORATION
Owner notification: November 1, 1977
Vehicles potentially affected: 5,685
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar

Recall 77V194000 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 RBL (1972-1977): 1977, 1976, 1975, 1974, 1973, 1972
White Truck RBM (1972-1977): 1977, 1976, 1975, 1974, 1973, 1972
White Truck RBS (1972-1977): 1977, 1976, 1975, 1974, 1973, 1972

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