1978 White Truck RB2
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1978 White Truck RB2. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
10 recalls name the 1978 White Truck RB2. Newest first.
Insufficient material thickness in the rear suspension lower spring seats may allow the seat to flex and break the seat-to-axle weld.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the lower spring seats, without charge to owner.
Some of the involved vehicles were not inspected for adequate clearance between the steering shaft and its firewall opening. Inadequate clearance could result in the steering column becoming scored or severed by the firewall sheet metal.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
Dealer will inspect vehicles and, if necessary, enlarge the firewall opening to provide the minimum 3/8 inch clearance for the steering shaft. Any scored or cut shafts will be replaced without charge to owner.
Lockwashers, used to retain the engine"s fan mounting bolts, may have been omitted during assembly, causing the bolts to loosen and allowing the fan to separate from its mounting hub.
The metal stiffener at the rear of the splash shield may become bent during servicing or by abuse. This can allow the splash shield and stiffener or one of its attaching bolts to rub against and cut the steering shaft.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
The splash shield stiffener will be removed and the steering shaft will be replaced, if damaged.
The windshield wiper may over-travel its designed sweep angle during its initial stroke with the possibility of temporary wiper immobilization.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
Dealer will install a restriction fitting in the control valve at no cost to owner.
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.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
The dealer will replace the manganese bronze clips with malleable iron clip plates at no cost to owner.
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.
Risk and remedy
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.
The hose clamp, which was installed around the steering column boot seat to keep noise and dirt from entering the cab, may loosen.
Loss of lights and engine shutdown may occur as a result of electrical system failure due to improper circuit crimping and potential heater motor circuit overloading. Also, the fuel solenoid may be improperly fused and the headlight harness improperly routed.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
The dealer will make the necessary corrections, free of charge to the owner.
The involved vehicles may have been built with power unit anti-skid logic modules on tag axle installations instead of the correct trailer type modules. Since the tag axle sensor output IS less than that of the power unit sensor, it requires the more sensitive trailer module. As sensor output over time drops below minimum requirements, one of two things…
Risk and remedy
Remedy
Dealer will replace the incorrect anti-lock module without charge to owner.
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