| Make : WHITE TRUCK | Model : RC2 | Year : 1976 |
| Build Dates : 19760401 - 19780301 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 79V010000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19790507 | Date Received by ODI: 19790109 | Date Added to Database: 19791012 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: WHITE MOTOR CORPORATION | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | ||
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| Component: SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 34 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE MANGANESE BRONZE CLIPS WITH MALLEABLE IRON CLIP PLATES AT NO COST TO OWNER. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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