1977 WHITE TRUCK RX2 RECALL - #78V131000
RECALL FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM : 12V/24V/48V BATTERY : CABLES
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.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1977 WHITE TRUCK RX2 |
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| Manufacturer |
WHITE MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Manufactured between |
4/1/1975 - 3/1/1978 |
| Recalled on |
10/12/1979 |
| Influenced by |
WHITE MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Owners Notified on |
7/17/1978 |
| # Affected |
278 |
| Recalled for |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
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. |
| See also |
1977 WHITE TRUCK RX2 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, ANTILOCK
1977 WHITE TRUCK RX2 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, CONTROLS
1977 WHITE TRUCK RX2 Recall for LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
1977 WHITE TRUCK RX2 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
1977 WHITE TRUCK RX2 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING
1977 WHITE TRUCK RX2 Recall for VISIBILITY, WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
1977 WHITE TRUCK RX2 Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR, SPRINGS, LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY
1977 WHITE TRUCK RX2 Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, COOLING SYSTEM, FAN
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