Recall 79V183000 — SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY Defect in 1978-1979 WHITE TRUCK RB2
RECALL This recall affects up to 890 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 79V183000 |
| Manufacturer | WHITE MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Vehicles Affected | 890 |
| Component | SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
INSUFFICIENT MATERIAL THICKNESS IN THE REAR SUSPENSION LOWER SPRING SEATS MAY ALLOW THE SEAT TO FLEX AND BREAK THE SEAT-TO-AXLE WELD.
Remedy
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE LOWER SPRING SEATS, WITHOUT CHARGE 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 |