NHTSA Recall 79V010000
NHTSA Campaign Id 79V010000; Date: Jan. 9, 1979
Recalled Vehicles:
1976 White Truck RB2; 1977 White Truck RB2; 1978 White Truck RB2; 1976 White Truck RC2; 1977 White Truck RC2; 1978 White Truck RC2; 1976 White Truck RX2; 1977 White Truck RX2; 1978 White Truck RX2
Component: Suspension:rear:springs:leaf Spring Assembly
Manufactured by: White Motor Corporation
Affected Units:: 34
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
The dealer will replace the manganese bronze clips with malleable iron clip plates at no cost to owner.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: trucks, heavy. System: suspension; spring clips. Consequences of defect: rear axle displacement can cause the driver toexperience loss of vehicle control with potential for a vehicle accident.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: May 7, 1979
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