White Truck Rb2 1976

Model Rb2 made in 1976 by White Truck got 4 recalls. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system, service brakes, air and suspension.

Rb2 year 1976

Recalls

Model 1976

Recalls

Campaign	Manufacturer	Manufacturing date	Type	# of units affected	Date Owner notified Mfg	Recall Initiated by	Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products	Report Recieved Date	Record Creation Date	Regulation Part Number	FMVSS Number
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING
78V240000	WHITE MOTOR CORPORATION		V (Vehicle)	16000	01/15/1979	ODI	VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA	10/25/1978	10/12/1979
Defect Summary	Loss of lights and engine shutdown may occur as a result of electrical system failure due to improper circuit crimping and potential heater motor circuit overloading. also, the fuel solenoid may be improperly fused and the headlight harness improperly routed.
Consequence Summary
Corrective Summary	The dealer will make the necessary corrections, free of charge to the owner.
Notes	Vehicle description: heavy trucks.system: electrical; wiring.consequences of defect: system failures could occur without prior warning andan electrical fire could start and cause serious injury to vehicle occupants.
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - SUPPLY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
78V157000	WHITE MOTOR CORPORATION	from 08/01/1976 to 10/01/1977	V (Vehicle)	140	09/11/1978	MFR	VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA	07/06/1978	10/12/1979	571	121
Defect Summary	The involved vehicles do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, air brake systems, in that some dual compartment air reservoirs were installed without a drain valve in both compartments. the omission of the drain valve could cause: 1) the tank to fill up with water due to condensation, 2) reduced air volume, 3) contamination of the air system with water, causing malfunction of the release valves, check valves, etc., and increasing the possibility of air system component freeze-up in cold climates. these conditions could result in momentary loss of braking action.
Consequence Summary
Corrective Summary	Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, install a drain valve at no cost to owner.
Notes	Vehicle description: heavy trucks and tractors.system: service brakes; air drain valve.consequences of defect: loss of braking capability could cause loss of vehiclecontrol and an accident.
SUSPENSION - REAR - SPRINGS - LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY
79V010000	WHITE MOTOR CORPORATION	from 04/01/1976 to 03/01/1978	V (Vehicle)	34	05/07/1979	MFR	VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA	01/09/1979	10/12/1979
Defect Summary	Some of the vehicles may have manganese bronze spring clip plates used as a substitute for malleable iron. the substitute clips, which are used to attach the suspension spring to the rear axle, may crack allowing the assembly to loosen. this can cause rear axle displacement.
Consequence Summary
Corrective Summary	The dealer will replace the manganese bronze clips with malleable iron clip plates at no cost to owner.
Notes	Vehicle description: trucks, heavy.system: suspension; spring clips.consequences of defect: rear axle displacement can cause the driver toexperience loss of vehicle control with potential for a vehicle accident.
VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
79V008000	WHITE MOTOR CORPORATION	from 10/01/1975 to 09/01/1978	V (Vehicle)	12333	08/30/1979	ODI	VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA	01/09/1979	10/12/1979
Defect Summary	The windshield wiper may over-travel its designed sweep angle during its initial stroke with the possibility of temporary wiper immobilization.
Consequence Summary
Corrective Summary	Dealer will install a restriction fitting in the control valve at no cost to owner.
Notes	Vehicle description: trucks.system: visual; windshield wiper.consequences of defect: in the event of heavy rain conditions, theimmobilization of wipers would cause a visual obstruction which could lead to avehicle accident.