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
- 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.
- Call a dealer. Any authorized White Truck dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 79V009000.
- Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
- Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.