White Truck Rc2 1975

Model Rc2 made in 1975 by White Truck got 3 recalls. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system, seat belts and visibility.

Model 1975

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING
78V240000WHITE MOTOR CORPORATION V (Vehicle)1600001/15/1979ODIVOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA10/25/197810/12/1979
Defect SummaryLoss 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 SummaryThe dealer will make the necessary corrections, free of charge to the owner.
NotesVehicle 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.
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE
79V007000WHITE MOTOR CORPORATIONfrom 06/01/1977 to 11/01/1977V (Vehicle)71008/30/1979MFRVOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA01/09/197910/12/1979571210
Defect SummaryThe involved vehicles fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 210, seat belt assembly anchorages, because the seat tether anchor belt was not relocated two inches rearward as was the drivers seat.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryThe dealer will relocate the anchor rearward two inches at no cost to owner.
NotesVehicle description: heavy trucks.system: interior; seat belt anchors.consequences of defect: an improper relationship between the tether belt anchorpoint and the seat anchor point may cause a safety hazard to the occupantsbecause the proper restraint may not be provided.
VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
79V008000WHITE MOTOR CORPORATIONfrom 10/01/1975 to 09/01/1978V (Vehicle)1233308/30/1979ODIVOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA01/09/197910/12/1979
Defect SummaryThe windshield wiper may over-travel its designed sweep angle during its initial stroke with the possibility of temporary wiper immobilization.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryDealer will install a restriction fitting in the control valve at no cost to owner.
NotesVehicle 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.