1979 WHITE TRUCK RB2 Recalls (4)
- Campaign:
- 79V089000 on 10/11/1979
- Component:
- Exterior lighting
- Manufactured:
- 11/30/1978 - 12/31/1978
- Affected:
- 91
- Defect:
- The involved vehicles fail to meet federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices and associated equipment", in regard to height mounting location requirements. the rear reflex reflectors exceed the maximum 60 inch height mounting location requirement. operation of the vehicle in a bob-tail mode or parking in other than daylight hours may convey an incorrect perception to motorists approaching from the rear.
- Correction:
- Dealer will inspect and install, if necessary, the proper components.
- Notes:
- Vehicle description: truck tractors.system: lighting and communications; reflective devices.consequences of defect: this defect increases the possibility of a rear-endcollision which can cause vehicle damage and personal injury.note: as a precaution, vehicle should be operated only when coupled to atrailer; leave the lights on, or mark it with a reflective triangle whenparked.
- Campaign:
- 79V084000 on 10/11/1979
- Component:
- Steering:wheel and handle bar
- Manufactured:
- 11/30/1976 - 02/28/1979
- Affected:
- 5,639
- Defect:
- The metal stiffener at the rear of the splash shield may become bent during servicing or by abuse. this can allow the splash shield and stiffener or one of its attaching bolts to rub against and cut the steering shaft.
- Correction:
- The splash shield stiffener will be removed and the steering shaft will be replaced, if damaged.
- Notes:
- Vehicle description: heavy trucks.system: structure; splash shield stiffener.consequences of defect: prolonged contact may sever the steering shaft,resulting in total loss of steering control and, possibly, an accident.
- Campaign:
- 79V147000 on 10/11/1979
- Component:
- Engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
- Manufactured:
- 05/31/1978 - 03/31/1979
- Affected:
- 74
- Defect:
- In the involved vehicles, the air pressure which is used to actuate the engine shutdown solenoid may be blocked whenever transmission fluid temperature exceeds 250 degrees fahrenheit.
- Correction:
- Dealer will inspect and modify the air plumbing as required.
- Notes:
- Vehicle description: trucks equipped with automatic transmissions and detroitdiesel engines.system: engine and engine cooling.consequences of defect: in this condition, the driver would not be able to shutthe engine off in the event of an engine runaway, which could lead to a vehicleaccident.
- 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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