1976 White Truck RX2
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1976 White Truck RX2. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
6 recalls name the 1976 White Truck RX2. 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 ground wire from the battery ground on the engine to the frame rail was omitted. This constitutes a non-compliance to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices and associated equipment" and no. 121, "air brakes". An intermittent loss of electrical ground and subsequent dimming of the lighting system components or a…
Risk and remedy
Remedy
The dealer will install two ground cables free of charge on all affected vehicles.
The involved vehicles do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "air brake systems". These vehicles do not meet the 0.550 second brake release timing requirement.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
Dealer will install a new tractor protection valve without charge to owner.
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