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White Truck RBW recalls by model year

Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.

Key facts

0 owner complaints analyzed

6 distinct recall campaigns

Not available median reported failure mileage

Scope: 1975 to 1979 model years. Data snapshot: . 0 complaints include usable failure mileage.

Compare model years

Recalls by model year

All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.

Recall campaigns

Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.

1975
2
1976
2
1977
3
1978
6
1979
1
Recall campaigns data
CategoryCount
19752
19762
19773
19786
19791

1975: 2; 1976: 2; 1977: 3; 1978: 6; 1979: 1

Year-by-year records

White Truck RBW model-year comparison
Model yearComplaintsRecallsChange in recalls
197502Not available
1976020
197703+1
197806+3
197901-5

Recall history

6 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.

78V240000 · Electrical System:Wiring

Reported: 1978-10-25 (October 25, 1978) · Model years: 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978

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.

Remedy: THE DEALER WILL MAKE THE NECESSARY CORRECTIONS, FREE OF CHARGE TO THE OWNER.

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79V008000 · Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer

Reported: 1979-01-09 (January 9, 1979) · Model years: 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978

THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MAY OVER-TRAVEL ITS DESIGNED SWEEP ANGLE DURING ITS INITIAL STROKE WITH THE POSSIBILITY OF TEMPORARY WIPER IMMOBILIZATION.

Remedy: DEALER WILL INSTALL A RESTRICTION FITTING IN THE CONTROL VALVE AT NO COST TO OWNER.

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79V110000 · Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar

Reported: 1979-01-09 (January 9, 1979) · Model years: 1977, 1978

THE HOSE CLAMP, WHICH WAS INSTALLED AROUND THE STEERING COLUMN BOOT SEAT TO KEEP NOISE AND DIRT FROM ENTERING THE CAB, MAY LOOSEN.

Remedy: DEALER WILL REPLACE THE METAL HOSE CLAMP WITHOUT CHARGE.

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79V009000 · Exterior Lighting:Headlights

Reported: 1979-01-09 (January 9, 1979) · Model years: 1978

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.

Remedy: THE DEALER WILL REMOVE THE FRONT SPRING SPACER BLOCKS AT NO COST TO OWNER.

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79V180000 · Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar

Reported: 1979-08-01 (August 1, 1979) · Model years: 1978

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.

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.

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79V183000 · Suspension:Rear:Springs:Leaf Spring Assembly

Reported: 1979-08-07 (August 7, 1979) · Model years: 1978, 1979

INSUFFICIENT MATERIAL THICKNESS IN THE REAR SUSPENSION LOWER SPRING SEATS MAY ALLOW THE SEAT TO FLEX AND BREAK THE SEAT-TO-AXLE WELD.

Remedy: DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE LOWER SPRING SEATS, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.

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