NHTSA recall 78V131000
Electrical system › 12v/24v/48v battery › Cables
White Truck RB2M and 6 more
Reported Jun 12, 1978278 vehicles affectedWHITE MOTOR CORPORATIONBuilt Apr 1, 1975 – Mar 1, 1978
The defect
The ground wire from the battery ground on the engine to the frame rail was omitted. This constitutes a non-compliance to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices and associated equipment" and no. 121, "air brakes". An intermittent loss of electrical ground and subsequent dimming of the lighting system components or a possible false indication of anti-lock system function IS the cause for the non-compliance.
The remedy
The dealer will install two ground cables free of charge on all affected vehicles.