1979 WHITE TRUCK RB2 RECALL - #79V089000
RECALL FOR EXTERIOR LIGHTING
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES FAIL TO MEET FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT", IN REGARD TO HEIGHT MOUNTING LOCATION REQUIREMENTS. THE REAR REFLEX REFLECTORS EXCEED THE MAXIMUM 60 INCH HEIGHT MOUNTING LOCATION REQUIREMENT. OPERATION OF THE VEHICLE IN A BOB-TAIL MODE OR PARKING IN OTHER THAN DAYLIGHT HOURS MAY CONVEY AN INCORRECT PERCEPTION TO MOTORISTS APPROACHING FROM THE REAR.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1979 WHITE TRUCK RB2 |
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| Manufacturer |
WHITE MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Manufactured between |
12/1/1978 - 1/1/1979 |
| Recalled on |
10/12/1979 |
| Influenced by |
WHITE MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Owners Notified on |
11/2/1979 |
| # Affected |
91 |
| Recalled for |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
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| Description |
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES FAIL TO MEET FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT", IN REGARD TO HEIGHT MOUNTING LOCATION REQUIREMENTS. THE REAR REFLEX REFLECTORS EXCEED THE MAXIMUM 60 INCH HEIGHT MOUNTING LOCATION REQUIREMENT. OPERATION OF THE VEHICLE IN A BOB-TAIL MODE OR PARKING IN OTHER THAN DAYLIGHT HOURS MAY CONVEY AN INCORRECT PERCEPTION TO MOTORISTS APPROACHING FROM THE REAR. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND INSTALL, IF NECESSARY, THE PROPER COMPONENTS. |
| Notes |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCK TRACTORS.SYSTEM: LIGHTING AND COMMUNICATIONS; REFLECTIVE DEVICES.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS DEFECT INCREASES THE POSSIBILITY OF A REAR-ENDCOLLISION WHICH CAN CAUSE VEHICLE DAMAGE AND PERSONAL INJURY.NOTE: AS A PRECAUTION, VEHICLE SHOULD BE OPERATED ONLY WHEN COUPLED TO ATRAILER; LEAVE THE LIGHTS ON, OR MARK IT WITH A REFLECTIVE TRIANGLE WHENPARKED. |
| See also |
1979 WHITE TRUCK RB2 Recall for STEERING, STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
1979 WHITE TRUCK RB2 Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE, GASOLINE
1979 WHITE TRUCK RB2 Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR, SPRINGS, LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY
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