1978 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:
- 79V183000 on 10/11/1979
- Component:
- Suspension:rear:springs:leaf spring assembly
- Manufactured:
- 08/31/1977 - 11/30/1978
- Affected:
- 890
- Defect:
- Insufficient material thickness in the rear suspension lower spring seats may allow the seat to flex and break the seat-to-axle weld.
- Correction:
- Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the lower spring seats, without charge to owner.
- Notes:
- Vehicle description: trucks.system: suspension; spring seats.consequences of defect: dislocation of the axle, within the confines of thesuspension u-bolts and hanger brackets could cause misalignment of the mid andrear axle. this could cause loss of vehicle control and an accident.
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