1977 White Truck RC2
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1977 White Truck RC2. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
9 recalls name the 1977 White Truck RC2. Newest first.
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.
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 do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "air brake systems", in that some dual compartment air reservoirs were installed without a drain valve in both compartments. The omission of the drain valve could cause: 1) the tank to fill up with water due to condensation, 2) reduced air volume, 3) contamination of the…
Risk and remedy
Remedy
Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, install a drain valve at no cost to owner.
The vinyl covered interior passenger assist/grab handle located on the right hand hinge pillar can wear and fail in service.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
The owner has the option of either having the dealer remove the handle free of charge or removing it himself and being reimbursed $3.00 per vehicle.
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.
Due to location of the back of the cab reflector being above the 60-inch maximum height, reflectors were to be installed on the rear frame crossmember. Some of these trucks were delivered without the frame mounted reflectors. As a result, these vehicles do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices and…
Risk and remedy
Remedy
Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, install the required reflectors, without charge to owner.
The involved vehicles may be in non-compliance with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 207, "seating systems", due to omission of the driver"s seat under-cab supports. As a result, the driver"s seat may eventually come loose.
The involved vehicles may fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "air brake systems". The brakes may fail to release within the time specified by the standard.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
Dealer will install replacement material to correct the brake release timing, without charge to owner.
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