NHTSA Recall 79V183000
NHTSA Campaign Id 79V183000; Date: Aug. 7, 1979
Recalled Vehicles:
1978 White Truck RB2; 1979 White Truck RB2; 1978 White Truck RBW; 1979 White Truck RBW; 1978 White Truck RCW; 1979 White Truck RCW
Component: Suspension:rear:springs:leaf Spring Assembly
Manufactured by: White Motor Corporation
Affected Units:: 890
Recall Summary:
Insufficient material thickness in the rear suspension lower spring seats may allow the seat to flex and break the seat-to-axle weld.
How to Fix:
Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the lower spring seats, without charge to owner.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: trucks. System: suspension; spring seats. Consequences of defect: dislocation of the axle, within the confines of thesuspension u-bolts and hanger brackets could cause misalignment of the mid andrear axle. This could cause loss of vehicle control and an accident.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Apr 21, 1980
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