1979 White Truck RB2S Series
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1979 White Truck RB2S Series. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
2 recalls name the 1979 White Truck RB2S Series. Newest first.
Certain vehicles may not comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 12I, "air brake systems". This requires the air tank capacity to be at least twelve times as large as the brake chamber volume, to provide adequate reserves for situations which may require repeated brake applications.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
Dealer will add an air tank to the involved vehicles at no charge to owner.
On some vehicles, the accelerator return spring bracket was improperly positioned. This may delay the return of the throttle to the idle position or prevent it from returning altogether. The improper positioning constitutes a non-compliance with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 124, "accelerator control systems".
Risk and remedy
Remedy
Dealer will check position of the accelerator return spring bracket on all involved vehicles. The bracket will be repositioned and return springs will be replaced, if necessary, free of charge.
Every White Truck RB2S Series model year
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