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Vehicle recall 77V237000 · December 28, 1977

White Truck Road Boss 2 and Road Commander

The aluminum hubs on the involved vehicles may be subject to failure due to cracks that may develop around the base of the inner bearing cup.

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

Summary
The aluminum hubs on the involved vehicles may be subject to failure due to cracks that may develop around the base of the inner bearing cup. These cracks may spread around the barrel of the hub and may lead to fracture and hub separation. The separated hub is retained on the axle spindle by the wheel bearing adjusting nut.
Remedy
Dealer will inspect and will replace front axle aluminum hubs with steel ones, without charge.
Notes
Vehicle description: heavy trucks.system: wheels; aluminum hubs.consequences of defect: continued vehicle operation following hub failure maylead to brake lock-up, tire blow-out, or disengagement of the hub, tire, andwheel assembly from the vehicle. Loss of vehicle control and an accident mayresult in each case.note: an audible sound may be heard at the instant hub separation occurs. Untilreplacement hubs are obtained, hubs should be visually checked for the presenceof cracks. If cracks are found, the vehicle should immediately be removed fromservice and the dealer notified.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
77V237000
Reported to NHTSA
December 28, 1977
Filed by
WHITE MOTOR CORPORATION
Owner notification
December 21, 1977
Vehicles potentially affected
888
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Wheels › Hub
Recall 77V237000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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