White Truck Rx2 1977
Model Rx2 made in 1977 by White Truck got 9 recalls. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system, engine and engine cooling and latches/locks/linkages.
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. | |||||||||||||||
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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. | |||||||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||||||
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - FAN | ||||||||||||||||
79V148000 | WHITE MOTOR CORPORATION | from 06/01/1976 to 06/01/1978 | V (Vehicle) | 575 | 08/28/1979 | MFR | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 06/12/1979 | 10/12/1979 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Lockwashers, used to retain the engines fan mounting bolts, may have been omitted during assembly, causing the bolts to loosen and allowing the fan to separate from its mounting hub. | |||||||||||||||
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Corrective Summary | Dealer will install lockwashers on the bolts. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Vehicle description: trucks equipped with caterpillar 3208 engines.system: engine cooling; fan.consequences of defect: separation of the fan from its mounting hub could causepersonal injury to occupants of the vehicle and to persons outside the vehicle. | |||||||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||||||
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK | ||||||||||||||||
77V109000 | WHITE MOTOR CORPORATION | V (Vehicle) | 436 | 11/30/1977 | MFR | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 07/11/1977 | 10/12/1979 | 571 | 121 | ||||||
Defect Summary | The involved vehicles may fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, air brake systems. the brakes may fail to release within the time specified by the standard. | |||||||||||||||
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Corrective Summary | Dealer will install replacement material to correct the brake release timing, without charge to owner. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Vehicle description: trucks.system: service brakes; air brake release mechanism.consequences of defect: delayed brake release could contribute to a vehicleaccident under certain driving conditions. | |||||||||||||||
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - CONTROLS | ||||||||||||||||
77V206000 | WHITE MOTOR CORPORATION | V (Vehicle) | 223 | 11/30/1977 | MFR | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 11/21/1977 | 10/12/1979 | 571 | 121 | ||||||
Defect Summary | The involved vehicles do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, air brake systems. these vehicles do not meet the 0.550 second brake release timing requirement. | |||||||||||||||
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Corrective Summary | Dealer will install a new tractor protection valve without charge to owner. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Vehicle description: heavy truck-tractors.system: service brakes; air brake, protection valve.consequences of defect: delay in brake release time could contribute to anaccident in certain traffic situations. | |||||||||||||||
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - SUPPLY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
78V157000 | WHITE MOTOR CORPORATION | from 08/01/1976 to 10/01/1977 | V (Vehicle) | 140 | 09/11/1978 | MFR | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 07/06/1978 | 10/12/1979 | 571 | 121 | |||||
Defect Summary | The involved vehicles do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, air brake systems, in that some dual compartment air reservoirs were installed without a drain valve in both compartments. the omission of the drain valve could cause: 1) the tank to fill up with water due to condensation, 2) reduced air volume, 3) contamination of the air system with water, causing malfunction of the release valves, check valves, etc., and increasing the possibility of air system component freeze-up in cold climates. these conditions could result in momentary loss of braking action. | |||||||||||||||
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Corrective Summary | Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, install a drain valve at no cost to owner. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Vehicle description: heavy trucks and tractors.system: service brakes; air drain valve.consequences of defect: loss of braking capability could cause loss of vehiclecontrol and an accident. | |||||||||||||||
SUSPENSION - REAR - SPRINGS - LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
79V010000 | WHITE MOTOR CORPORATION | from 04/01/1976 to 03/01/1978 | V (Vehicle) | 34 | 05/07/1979 | MFR | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 01/09/1979 | 10/12/1979 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Some of the vehicles may have manganese bronze spring clip plates used as a substitute for malleable iron. the substitute clips, which are used to attach the suspension spring to the rear axle, may crack allowing the assembly to loosen. this can cause rear axle displacement. | |||||||||||||||
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Corrective Summary | The dealer will replace the manganese bronze clips with malleable iron clip plates at no cost to owner. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Vehicle description: trucks, heavy.system: suspension; spring clips.consequences of defect: rear axle displacement can cause the driver toexperience loss of vehicle control with potential for a vehicle 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. |