1978 WHITE TRUCK RX2 Recalls (5)
- 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:
- 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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