White Truck Rb2 1979

Model Rb2 made in 1979 by White Truck got 4 recalls. There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling, exterior lighting and steering.

Rb2 year 1979

Recalls

Model 1979

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
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE
79V147000	WHITE MOTOR CORPORATION	from 06/01/1978 to 04/01/1979	V (Vehicle)	74	02/28/1980	MFR	VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA	06/12/1979	10/12/1979
Defect Summary	In the involved vehicles, the air pressure which is used to actuate the engine shutdown solenoid may be blocked whenever transmission fluid temperature exceeds 250 degrees fahrenheit.
Consequence Summary
Corrective Summary	Dealer will inspect and modify the air plumbing as required.
Notes	Vehicle description: trucks equipped with automatic transmissions and detroitdiesel engines.system: engine and engine cooling.consequences of defect: in this condition, the driver would not be able to shutthe engine off in the event of an engine runaway, which could lead to a vehicleaccident.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
79V089000	WHITE MOTOR CORPORATION	from 12/01/1978 to 01/01/1979	V (Vehicle)	91	11/02/1979	MFR	VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA	04/05/1979	10/12/1979	571	108
Defect Summary	The involved vehicles fail to meet federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices and associated equipment, in regard to height mounting location requirements. the rear reflex reflectors exceed the maximum 60 inch height mounting location requirement. operation of the vehicle in a bob-tail mode or parking in other than daylight hours may convey an incorrect perception to motorists approaching from the rear.
Consequence Summary
Corrective Summary	Dealer will inspect and install, if necessary, the proper components.
Notes	Vehicle description: truck tractors.system: lighting and communications; reflective devices.consequences of defect: this defect increases the possibility of a rear-endcollision which can cause vehicle damage and personal injury.note: as a precaution, vehicle should be operated only when coupled to atrailer; leave the lights on, or mark it with a reflective triangle whenparked.
STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR
79V084000	WHITE MOTOR CORPORATION	from 12/01/1976 to 03/01/1979	V (Vehicle)	5639	04/09/1979	MFR	VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA	04/03/1979	10/12/1979
Defect Summary	The metal stiffener at the rear of the splash shield may become bent during servicing or by abuse. this can allow the splash shield and stiffener or one of its attaching bolts to rub against and cut the steering shaft.
Consequence Summary
Corrective Summary	The splash shield stiffener will be removed and the steering shaft will be replaced, if damaged.
Notes	Vehicle description: heavy trucks.system: structure; splash shield stiffener.consequences of defect: prolonged contact may sever the steering shaft,resulting in total loss of steering control and, possibly, an accident.
SUSPENSION - REAR - SPRINGS - LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY
79V183000	WHITE MOTOR CORPORATION	from 09/01/1977 to 12/01/1978	V (Vehicle)	890	04/21/1980	MFR	VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA	08/07/1979	10/12/1979
Defect Summary	Insufficient material thickness in the rear suspension lower spring seats may allow the seat to flex and break the seat-to-axle weld.
Consequence Summary
Corrective Summary	Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the lower spring seats, without charge to owner.
Notes	Vehicle description: trucks.system: suspension; spring seats.consequences of defect: dislocation of the axle, within the confines of thesuspension u-bolts and hanger brackets could cause misalignment of the mid andrear axle. this could cause loss of vehicle control and an accident.