Vehicle recall 77V223000 · December 15, 1977

1976-1977 White Truck Road Commander

On the involved vehicles, the mounting tabs used to mount the fifth wheel assembly to the chassis in place of the normal continuous angle construction could crack.

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

Summary: On the involved vehicles, the mounting tabs used to mount the fifth wheel assembly to the chassis in place of the normal continuous angle construction could crack. These cracks can develop in the areas where the tabs are welded to the side of the fifth wheel assembly. If these cracks go undetected, the fifth wheel could eventually separate from the chassis.
Remedy: Dealer will modify the fifth wheel mounting without charge to owner.
Notes: Vehicle description: heavy truck-tractors.system: structure; fifth wheel assembly.consequences of defect: separation could result in trailer disconnection whichcould in turn cause a vehicle accident and personal injuries.note: the vehicle should be visually inspected for cracks to reduce thepossibility of failure prior to obtaining the required fifth wheelmodification.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 77V223000
Reported to NHTSA: December 15, 1977
Filed by: WHITE MOTOR CORPORATION
Owner notification: February 24, 1978
Vehicles potentially affected: 8
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Trailer hitches › Fifth wheel assembly

Recall 77V223000 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 Road Commander (1976-1977): 1977, 1976

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