1976 WHITE TRUCK RC2L Recall

Campaign:

78V131000 on 10/11/1979

Component:

Electrical system:battery:cables

Manufactured:

03/31/1975 - 02/28/1978

Affected:

278

Defect:

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.

Correction:

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.

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