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Safety recall · 79V009000

Exterior lighting: headlights White Truck recall

WHITE MOTOR CORPORATION reported this recall to NHTSA on January 9, 1979. It covers about 9 vehicles across 1 model year listed below. The repair is free.

Campaign
79V009000
Reported
Jan 9, 1979
Vehicles
9
Area
Lights

The problem

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.

The fix

The dealer will remove the front spring spacer blocks at no cost to owner.

Contacts

Vehicle description: trucks, heavy.System: lighting and communications; headlights.Consequences of defect: headlights exceeding the 54 inch limitation may impairthe vision of oncoming vehicles, increasing the potential for a vehicleaccident.

What to do

  1. Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized White Truck dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 79V009000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
1978 White Truck RBW06F

Questions

Is the 79V009000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. WHITE MOTOR CORPORATION's dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 79V009000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 79V009000 announced?

WHITE MOTOR CORPORATION reported it to NHTSA on January 9, 1979. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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