1979 White Truck RB2
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1979 White Truck RB2. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
4 recalls name the 1979 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.
In the involved vehicles, the air pressure which IS used to actuate the engine shutdown solenoid may be blocked whenever transmission fluid temperature exceeds 250 degrees fahrenheit.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
Dealer will inspect and modify the air plumbing as required.
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…
Risk and remedy
Remedy
Dealer will inspect and install, if necessary, the proper components.
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.
Every White Truck RB2 model year
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