1978 WHITE TRUCK RBW Recall - Campaign #79V183000

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1978 WHITE TRUCK RBW 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 RBW 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 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 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 RBW Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING 1978 WHITE TRUCK RBW Recall for VISIBILITY, WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER 1978 WHITE TRUCK RBW Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, HEADLIGHTS 1978 WHITE TRUCK RBW Recall for STEERING, STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR 1978 WHITE TRUCK RBW Recall for STEERING, STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR