1978 WHITE TRUCK RB2 RECALL - #79V011000
RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, AIR : SUPPLY
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH CERTAIN TRACTOR PROTECTION VALVES WHICH MAY CONTAIN AN EXTRA VALVE. THIS MAY PREVENT THE TRAILER BRAKES FROM FULLY RELEASING AFTER A LOW PRESSURE APPLICATION, CAUSING THE TRAILER BRAKES TO DRAG.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1978 WHITE TRUCK RB2 |
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| Manufacturer |
WHITE MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Manufactured between |
10/1/1978 - 12/1/1978 |
| Recalled on |
10/12/1979 |
| Influenced by |
WHITE MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Owners Notified on |
5/7/1979 |
| # Affected |
100 |
| Recalled for |
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY |
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| Description |
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH CERTAIN TRACTOR PROTECTION VALVES WHICH MAY CONTAIN AN EXTRA VALVE. THIS MAY PREVENT THE TRAILER BRAKES FROM FULLY RELEASING AFTER A LOW PRESSURE APPLICATION, CAUSING THE TRAILER BRAKES TO DRAG. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
THE DEALER WILL INSPECT FOR THE PRESENCE OF THE EXTRA CHECK VALVE. IF FOUND, THE EXTRA CHECK VALVE WILL BE REMOVED. THIS WILL BE DONE AT NO CHARGE. |
| Notes |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCK TRACTOR.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; PROTECTION VALVES.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: OVERALL BRAKING EFFICIENCY AND VEHICLE CONTROL MAY BEIMPAIRED. THIS COULD LEAD TO A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.NOTE: THE ONLY PRECAUTION DRIVERS MAY TAKE TO REDUCE THE RISK OF MALFUNCTIONPRIOR TO CORRECTIVE ACTION IS TO OPERATE THE VEHICLE BOBTAIL. |
| 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 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
1978 WHITE TRUCK RB2 Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR, SPRINGS, LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY
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