Recall 78V240000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING Defect in 1975-1978 WHITE TRUCK RB2
RECALL This recall affects up to 16,000 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 78V240000 |
| Manufacturer | WHITE MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Vehicles Affected | 16,000 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
1975 WHITE TRUCK RC2, 1975 WHITE TRUCK RBW, 1975 WHITE TRUCK RB2, 1975 WHITE TRUCK RX2, 1975 WHITE TRUCK RCW, 1975 AUTOCAR K MODEL, 1976 WHITE TRUCK RC2, 1976 WHITE TRUCK RB2, 1976 WHITE TRUCK RBW, 1976 AUTOCAR K MODEL, 1976 WHITE TRUCK RCW, 1976 WHITE TRUCK RX2, 1977 WHITE TRUCK RBW, 1977 WHITE TRUCK RB2, 1977 AUTOCAR K MODEL, 1977 WHITE TRUCK RX2, 1977 WHITE TRUCK RCW, 1977 WHITE TRUCK RC2, 1978 WHITE TRUCK RB2, 1978 WHITE TRUCK RCW, 1978 WHITE TRUCK RX2, 1978 WHITE TRUCK RBW, 1978 AUTOCAR K MODEL, 1978 WHITE TRUCK RC2
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Defect Description
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.
Remedy
THE DEALER WILL MAKE THE NECESSARY CORRECTIONS, FREE OF CHARGE TO THE OWNER.
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 |