NHTSA Campaign Id 77V206000; Date: Nov. 21, 1977
Recalled Vehicles:1976 White Truck RX2; 1977 White Truck RX2
Component: Service Brakes, Air:controls
Manufactured by: White Motor Corporation
Affected Units:: 223
Recall Summary:The involved vehicles do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "air brake systems". These vehicles do not meet the 0. 550 second brake release timing requirement.
How to Fix:Dealer will install a new tractor protection valve without charge to owner.
Recall Notes:Vehicle description: heavy truck-tractors. System: service brakes; air brake, protection valve. Consequences of defect: delay in brake release time could contribute to anaccident in certain traffic situations.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Nov 30, 1977
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