1978 White Truck Western Star
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1978 White Truck Western Star. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
2 recalls name the 1978 White Truck Western Star. Newest first.
The service and parking brakes on the involved vehicles do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "air brake systems". Use of the vehicle by individuals not familiar with its braking capabilities may result in longer deceleration times.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
The dealer will inspect and, if necessary, install two spring brake chambers at no cost to owner.
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.
Every White Truck Western Star model year
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