White Truck Rbw 1978
Model Rbw made in 1978 by White Truck got 6 recalls. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system, exterior lighting and steering.
Model 1978
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 - 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. | |||||||||||||||
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| 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. | |||||||||||||||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | ||||||||||||||||
| 79V009000 | WHITE MOTOR CORPORATION | from 10/01/1978 to 10/01/1978 | V (Vehicle) | 9 | 05/24/1979 | MFR | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 01/09/1979 | 10/12/1979 | 571 | 108 | |||||
| Defect Summary | The involved vehicles fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices and associated equipment, because the headlights may exceed the 54 inch height limitation. | |||||||||||||||
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| Corrective Summary | The dealer will remove the front spring spacer blocks at no cost to owner. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: trucks, heavy.system: lighting and communications; headlights.consequences of defect: headlights exceeding the 54 inch limitation may impairthe vision of oncoming vehicles, increasing the potential for a vehicleaccident. | |||||||||||||||
| STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | ||||||||||||||||
| 79V110000 | WHITE MOTOR CORPORATION | from 07/01/1977 to 10/01/1978 | V (Vehicle) | 8921 | 05/15/1979 | MFR | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 01/09/1979 | 10/12/1979 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The hose clamp, which was installed around the steering column boot seat to keep noise and dirt from entering the cab, may loosen. | |||||||||||||||
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| Corrective Summary | Dealer will replace the metal hose clamp without charge. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: truck tractors.system: steering assembly; column.consequences of defect: if this occurs, the clamp slides down the shaft andrests between the universal joint and the manual steering gear housing,resulting in increased steering effort. this could have an adverse effect onhandling and an accident could result. | |||||||||||||||
| 79V180000 | WHITE MOTOR CORPORATION | from 06/01/1978 to 12/01/1978 | V (Vehicle) | 1223 | 04/23/1980 | MFR | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 08/01/1979 | 10/12/1979 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Some of the involved vehicles were not inspected for adequate clearance between the steering shaft and its firewall opening. inadequate clearance could result in the steering column becoming scored or severed by the firewall sheet metal. | |||||||||||||||
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| Corrective Summary | Dealer will inspect vehicles and, if necessary, enlarge the firewall opening to provide the minimum 3/8 inch clearance for the steering shaft. any scored or cut shafts will be replaced without charge to owner. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: trucks.system: steering; steering shaft.consequences of defect: should this occur, loss of steering control and avehicle accident could result. | |||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
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| 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. | |||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
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| 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. | |||||||||||||||