Recall 79V010000 — SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY Defect in 1976-1978 WHITE TRUCK RX2
RECALL This recall affects up to 34 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 79V010000 |
| Manufacturer | WHITE MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Vehicles Affected | 34 |
| Component | SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
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.
Remedy
THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE MANGANESE BRONZE CLIPS WITH MALLEABLE IRON CLIP PLATES AT NO COST TO 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 |