1978 White Truck Rbw
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1978 White Truck Rbw. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
6 recalls name the 1978 White Truck Rbw. 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.
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.
The involved vehicles fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices and associated equipment", because the headlights may exceed the 54 inch height limitation.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
The dealer will remove the front spring spacer blocks at no cost to owner.
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.
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