Vehicle recall 78V094000 · April 25, 1978
1975 White Truck RX
A loose condition may exist between the pitman arm and the ball joint stud of the drag link.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- A loose condition may exist between the pitman arm and the ball joint stud of the drag link. Also, the steering arm of the steering knuckle may develop cracks and separate in the upper kingpin bearing area.
- Remedy
- Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the pitman arm and drag link, and the left hand steering knuckle assembly, without charge to owner.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: tractors equipped with power steering F6W front axle andpitman arm.system: steering; pitman arm and ball stud.consequences of defect: separation of the steering arm of the steering knucklewould cause loss of steering control, without prior warning, and a vehicleaccident may occur.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 78V094000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 25, 1978
- Filed by
- WHITE MOTOR CORPORATION
- Owner notification
- July 14, 1978
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 27
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering › Linkages
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 RX (1975): 1975
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