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NHTSA recall 79V089000

Exterior lighting

White Truck RB2

Reported Apr 5, 197991 vehicles affectedWHITE MOTOR CORPORATIONBuilt Dec 1, 1978 – Jan 1, 1979

The defect

The involved vehicles fail to meet federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices and associated equipment", in regard to height mounting location requirements. The rear reflex reflectors exceed the maximum 60 inch height mounting location requirement. Operation of the vehicle in a bob-tail mode or parking in other than daylight hours may convey an incorrect perception to motorists approaching from the rear.

The remedy

Dealer will inspect and install, if necessary, the proper components.

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Vehicles in this recall

White Truck RB2
1979

Notes

Vehicle description: truck tractors.system: lighting and communications; reflective devices.consequences of defect: this defect increases the possibility of a rear-endcollision which can cause vehicle damage and personal injury.note: as a precaution, vehicle should be operated only when coupled to atrailer; leave the lights on, or mark it with a reflective triangle whenparked.