1977 WHITE TRUCK RX2 Recalls (9)
- 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:
- 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.
- 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:
- 79V010000 on 10/11/1979
- Component:
- Suspension:rear:springs:leaf spring assembly
- Manufactured:
- 03/31/1976 - 02/28/1978
- Affected:
- 34
- Defect:
- Some of the vehicles may have manganese bronze spring clip plates used as a substitute for malleable iron. the substitute clips, which are used to attach the suspension spring to the rear axle, may crack allowing the assembly to loosen. this can cause rear axle displacement.
- Correction:
- The dealer will replace the manganese bronze clips with malleable iron clip plates at no cost to owner.
- Notes:
- Vehicle description: trucks, heavy.system: suspension; spring clips.consequences of defect: rear axle displacement can cause the driver toexperience loss of vehicle control with potential for a vehicle accident.
- Campaign:
- 78V157000 on 10/11/1979
- Component:
- Service brakes, air:supply:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- Manufactured:
- 07/31/1976 - 09/30/1977
- Affected:
- 140
- Defect:
- The involved vehicles do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "air brake systems", in that some dual compartment air reservoirs were installed without a drain valve in both compartments. the omission of the drain valve could cause: 1) the tank to fill up with water due to condensation, 2) reduced air volume, 3) contamination of the air system with water, causing malfunction of the release valves, check valves, etc., and increasing the possibility of air system component freeze-up in cold climates. these conditions could result in momentary loss of braking action.
- Correction:
- Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, install a drain valve at no cost to owner.
- Notes:
- Vehicle description: heavy trucks and tractors.system: service brakes; air drain valve.consequences of defect: loss of braking capability could cause loss of vehiclecontrol and an 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.
- Campaign:
- 77V109000 on 10/11/1979
- Component:
- Service brakes, air:antilock
- Affected:
- 436
- Defect:
- The involved vehicles may fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "air brake systems". the brakes may fail to release within the time specified by the standard.
- Correction:
- Dealer will install replacement material to correct the brake release timing, without charge to owner.
- Notes:
- Vehicle description: trucks.system: service brakes; air brake release mechanism.consequences of defect: delayed brake release could contribute to a vehicleaccident under certain driving conditions.
- Campaign:
- 77V206000 on 10/11/1979
- Component:
- Service brakes, air:controls
- Affected:
- 223
- Defect:
- The involved vehicles do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "air brake systems". these vehicles do not meet the 0.550 second brake release timing requirement.
- Correction:
- Dealer will install a new tractor protection valve without charge to owner.
- Notes:
- Vehicle description: heavy truck-tractors.system: service brakes; air brake, protection valve.consequences of defect: delay in brake release time could contribute to anaccident in certain traffic situations.
- Campaign:
- 79V148000 on 10/11/1979
- Component:
- Engine and engine cooling:cooling system:fan
- Manufactured:
- 05/31/1976 - 05/31/1978
- Affected:
- 575
- Defect:
- Lockwashers, used to retain the engine"s fan mounting bolts, may have been omitted during assembly, causing the bolts to loosen and allowing the fan to separate from its mounting hub.
- Correction:
- Dealer will install lockwashers on the bolts.
- Notes:
- Vehicle description: trucks equipped with caterpillar 3208 engines.system: engine cooling; fan.consequences of defect: separation of the fan from its mounting hub could cause personal injury to occupants of the vehicle and to persons outside the vehicle.
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