White Truck Rb2s 1977
Model Rb2s made in 1977 by White Truck got 2 recalls. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system, steering.
Model 1977
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 | |||||
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY - CABLES | ||||||||||||||||
| 78V131000 | WHITE MOTOR CORPORATION | from 04/01/1975 to 03/01/1978 | V (Vehicle) | 278 | 07/17/1978 | MFR | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 06/12/1978 | 10/12/1979 | 571 | 108 | |||||
| Defect Summary | The ground wire from the battery ground on the engine to the frame rail was omitted. this constitutes a non-compliance to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices and associated equipment and no. 121, air brakes. an intermittent loss of electrical ground and subsequent dimming of the lighting system components or a possible false indication of anti-lock system function is the cause for the non-compliance. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | The dealer will install two ground cables free of charge on all affected vehicles. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: truck tractors.system: electrical; battery cable.consequences of defect: reduced visibility and a false indication of anti-locksystem functions could result in a vehicle accident. | |||||||||||||||
| STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | ||||||||||||||||
| 77V195000 | WHITE MOTOR CORPORATION | V (Vehicle) | 511 | 11/07/1977 | MFR | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 11/11/1977 | 10/12/1979 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | On the involved vehicles, the cab firewall can contact and eventually cut through the steering shaft. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, modify the firewall to provide adequate clearance and replace the steering shaft, without charge. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: heavy truck tractors.system: steering; steering column.consequences of defect: loss of steering control could occur without warning,resulting in a vehicle accident. | |||||||||||||||