White Truck 1976–1977 Wheels recall
Recalled December 28, 1977 · NHTSA recall 77V237000 · White Truck
Remedy
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND WILL REPLACE FRONT AXLE ALUMINUM HUBS WITH STEEL ONES, WITHOUT CHARGE.
Units
888 units
Description
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.
What to do
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND WILL REPLACE FRONT AXLE ALUMINUM HUBS WITH STEEL ONES, WITHOUT CHARGE.
Product
White Truck ROAD BOSS 2 · White Truck ROAD COMMANDER
Manufacturer(s)
Volvo Trucks North America
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →