Make : WHITE TRUCK | Model : RC2 | Year : 1978 |
Build Dates : 19781001 - 19781201 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 79V011000 | ||
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: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 100 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH CERTAIN TRACTOR PROTECTION VALVES WHICH MAY CONTAIN AN EXTRA VALVE. THIS MAY PREVENT THE TRAILER BRAKES FROM FULLY RELEASING AFTER A LOW PRESSURE APPLICATION, CAUSING THE TRAILER BRAKES TO DRAG. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
THE DEALER WILL INSPECT FOR THE PRESENCE OF THE EXTRA CHECK VALVE. IF FOUND, THE EXTRA CHECK VALVE WILL BE REMOVED. THIS WILL BE DONE AT NO CHARGE. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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