Recall 78V131000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES Defect in 1975-1978 WHITE TRUCK RCWL
RECALL This recall affects up to 278 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 78V131000 |
| Manufacturer | WHITE MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Vehicles Affected | 278 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
1975 WHITE TRUCK RCWS, 1975 WHITE TRUCK RB2S, 1975 WHITE TRUCK RC2L, 1975 WHITE TRUCK RC2S, 1975 WHITE TRUCK RX2, 1975 WHITE TRUCK RB2M, 1975 WHITE TRUCK RCWL, 1976 WHITE TRUCK RCWS, 1976 WHITE TRUCK RB2M, 1976 WHITE TRUCK RC2S, 1976 WHITE TRUCK RX2, 1976 WHITE TRUCK RC2L, 1976 WHITE TRUCK RB2S, 1976 WHITE TRUCK RCWL, 1977 WHITE TRUCK RCWL, 1977 WHITE TRUCK RB2M, 1977 WHITE TRUCK RC2L, 1977 WHITE TRUCK RX2, 1977 WHITE TRUCK RCWS, 1977 WHITE TRUCK RB2S, 1977 WHITE TRUCK RC2S, 1978 WHITE TRUCK RX2, 1978 WHITE TRUCK RCWS, 1978 WHITE TRUCK RCWL, 1978 WHITE TRUCK RB2S, 1978 WHITE TRUCK RC2S, 1978 WHITE TRUCK RC2L, 1978 WHITE TRUCK RB2M
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Defect Description
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.
Remedy
THE DEALER WILL INSTALL TWO GROUND CABLES FREE OF CHARGE ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES.
Related Recalls for WHITE TRUCK
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88V150000 | 1983 WHITE TRUCK WHITE TRUCK | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | 7,879 | |
| 88V092000 | 1987 WHITE TRUCK WHITE TRUCK | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | 276 | |
| 88V068000 | 1988 WHITE TRUCK WHITE TRUCK | SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:U-BOLT, LEAF SPRING TO AXLE | 66 | |
| 87V145000 | 1984 WHITE TRUCK WHITE TRUCK | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:CONTROLS:FOOT CONTROL/VALVE | 33,183 | |
| 87V138000 | 1987 WHITE TRUCK WHITE TRUCK | SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE:TORQUE ARM | 45 | |
| 87V054000 | 1985 WHITE TRUCK WHITE TRUCK | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES | 240 | |
| 87V044000 | 1987 WHITE TRUCK WHITE TRUCK | SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS | 859 | |
| 86V133000 | 1985 WHITE TRUCK WHITE TRUCK | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:RESERVOIR/TANK | 7 | |
| 85V142000 | 1985 WHITE TRUCK WHITE TRUCK | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | 14 | |
| 84V099000 | 1984 WHITE TRUCK WHITE TRUCK | STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | 5,739 |