NHTSA Recall 78V133000

NHTSA Campaign Id 78V133000; Date: Jun. 12, 1978

Recalled Vehicles:

1978 White Truck RC2S42

Component: Suspension:rear:springs:leaf Spring Assembly:u-bolt, Leaf Spring To Axle

Manufactured by: White Motor Corporation

Affected Units:: 25

Recall Summary:

The u-bolts on the ridewell suspension may loosen due to the design of the suspension and subsequent weld failure.

How to Fix:

The dealer will reweld the suspension attaching points and retorque the u-bolt nuts.

Recall Notes:

Vehicle description: truck tractors. System: suspension; u-bolts. Consequences of defect: progressive damage could result in loss of vehiclecontrol and an accident.

Also see:

All recalls of White Truck vehicles.

More recall documents on nhtsa.gov.