1977 WHITE TRUCK RCW Recalls (3)
- Campaign:
- 78V240000 on 10/11/1979
- Component:
- Electrical system:wiring
- Affected:
- 16,000
- Defect:
- Loss of lights and engine shutdown may occur as a result of electrical system failure due to improper circuit crimping and potential heater motor circuit overloading. also, the fuel solenoid may be improperly fused and the headlight harness improperly routed.
- Correction:
- The dealer will make the necessary corrections, free of charge to the owner.
- Notes:
- Vehicle description: heavy trucks.system: electrical; wiring.consequences of defect: system failures could occur without prior warning andan electrical fire could start and cause serious injury to vehicle occupants.
- Campaign:
- 79V008000 on 10/11/1979
- Component:
- Visibility:windshield wiper/washer
- Manufactured:
- 09/30/1975 - 08/31/1978
- Affected:
- 12,333
- Defect:
- The windshield wiper may over-travel its designed sweep angle during its initial stroke with the possibility of temporary wiper immobilization.
- Correction:
- Dealer will install a restriction fitting in the control valve at no cost to owner.
- Notes:
- Vehicle description: trucks.system: visual; windshield wiper.consequences of defect: in the event of heavy rain conditions, theimmobilization of wipers would cause a visual obstruction which could lead to avehicle accident.
- Campaign:
- 78V152000 on 10/11/1979
- Component:
- Latches/locks/linkages
- Manufactured:
- 02/28/1977 - 10/31/1977
- Affected:
- 5,502
- Defect:
- The vinyl covered interior passenger assist/grab handle located on the right hand hinge pillar can wear and fail in service.
- Correction:
- The owner has the option of either having the dealer remove the handle free of charge or removing it himself and being reimbursed $3.00 per vehicle.
- Notes:
- Vehicle description: truck tractors.system: structure; grab handle.consequences of defect: should it fail while being used for entry or exitpurposes the passenger could receive personal injury.
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