1978 WHITE TRUCK RB2 RECALL - #79V183000
RECALL FOR SUSPENSION : REAR : SPRINGS : LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY
INSUFFICIENT MATERIAL THICKNESS IN THE REAR SUSPENSION LOWER SPRING SEATS MAY ALLOW THE SEAT TO FLEX AND BREAK THE SEAT-TO-AXLE WELD.
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| Vehicle |
1978 WHITE TRUCK RB2 |
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| Manufacturer |
WHITE MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Manufactured between |
9/1/1977 - 12/1/1978 |
| Recalled on |
10/12/1979 |
| Influenced by |
WHITE MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Owners Notified on |
4/21/1980 |
| # Affected |
890 |
| Recalled for |
SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY |
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| Description |
INSUFFICIENT MATERIAL THICKNESS IN THE REAR SUSPENSION LOWER SPRING SEATS MAY ALLOW THE SEAT TO FLEX AND BREAK THE SEAT-TO-AXLE WELD. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE LOWER SPRING SEATS, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER. |
| Notes |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS.SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; SPRING SEATS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: DISLOCATION OF THE AXLE, WITHIN THE CONFINES OF THESUSPENSION U-BOLTS AND HANGER BRACKETS COULD CAUSE MISALIGNMENT OF THE MID ANDREAR AXLE. THIS COULD CAUSE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT. |
| See also |
1978 WHITE TRUCK RB2 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, ANTILOCK, CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
1978 WHITE TRUCK RB2 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING
1978 WHITE TRUCK RB2 Recall for VISIBILITY, WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
1978 WHITE TRUCK RB2 Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR, SPRINGS, LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY
1978 WHITE TRUCK RB2 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY
1978 WHITE TRUCK RB2 Recall for STEERING, STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
1978 WHITE TRUCK RB2 Recall for STEERING, STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
1978 WHITE TRUCK RB2 Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, COOLING SYSTEM, FAN
1978 WHITE TRUCK RB2 Recall for STEERING, STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
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