1976 WHITE TRUCK RB2 RECALL - #79V010000
RECALL FOR SUSPENSION : REAR : SPRINGS : LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY
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.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1976 WHITE TRUCK RB2 |
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| Manufacturer |
WHITE MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Manufactured between |
4/1/1976 - 3/1/1978 |
| Recalled on |
10/12/1979 |
| Influenced by |
WHITE MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Owners Notified on |
5/7/1979 |
| # Affected |
34 |
| Recalled for |
SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
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. |
| See also |
1976 WHITE TRUCK RB2 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
1976 WHITE TRUCK RB2 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING
1976 WHITE TRUCK RB2 Recall for VISIBILITY, WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
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