| Make : WHITE TRUCK | Model : ROAD COMMANDER | Year : 1976 |
| Build Dates : - | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 77V237000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19771221 | Date Received by ODI: 19771228 | Date Added to Database: 19791012 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: WHITE MOTOR CORPORATION | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | ||
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| Component: WHEELS:CAP/COVER/HUB | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 888 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND WILL REPLACE FRONT AXLE ALUMINUM HUBS WITH STEEL ONES, WITHOUT CHARGE. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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