White Truck Rcw 1977
Model Rcw made in 1977 by White Truck got 3 recalls. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system, latches/locks/linkages and visibility.
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 - 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. | |||||||||||||||
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | ||||||||||||||||
| 78V152000 | WHITE MOTOR CORPORATION | from 03/01/1977 to 11/01/1977 | V (Vehicle) | 5502 | 09/14/1978 | ODI | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 07/01/1978 | 10/12/1979 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The vinyl covered interior passenger assist/grab handle located on the right hand hinge pillar can wear and fail in service. | |||||||||||||||
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| Corrective Summary | The owner has the option of either having the dealer remove the handle free of charge or removing it himself and being reimbursed $3.00 per vehicle. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: truck tractors.system: structure; grab handle.consequences of defect: should it fail while being used for entry or exitpurposes the passenger could receive personal injury. | |||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||