Vehicle recall 78V095000 · April 27, 1978

White Truck Road Commander 2 and Road Xpeditor 2

The power steering universal shaft assemblies on the involved vehicles contain a revised grease groove location.

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

Summary: The power steering universal shaft assemblies on the involved vehicles contain a revised grease groove location. Consequently, they may not have proper lubrication in the shaft spline area. Due to manufacturing errors, rust may develop and cause shaft seizure.
Remedy: The dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the universal steering shaft assembly.
Notes: Vehicle description: trucks.system: steering; universal power steering shaft assembly.consequences of defect: shaft seizure may load the power steering valve, andnot allow the steering wheel to return after a turn. This condition may resultin loss of vehicle control without prior warning and a vehicle accident.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 78V095000
Reported to NHTSA: April 27, 1978
Filed by: WHITE MOTOR CORPORATION
Owner notification: July 21, 1978
Vehicles potentially affected: 1,750
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar

Recall 78V095000 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 2 (1977-1978): 1978, 1977
White Truck Road Xpeditor 2 (1977-1978): 1978, 1977

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