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Safety recall · 79V011000

Service brakes: supply White Truck recall

WHITE MOTOR CORPORATION reported this recall to NHTSA on January 9, 1979. It covers about 100 vehicles across 2 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
79V011000
Reported
Jan 9, 1979
Vehicles
100
Area
Brakes

The problem

The involved vehicles were built with certain tractor protection valves which may contain an extra valve. This may prevent the trailer brakes from fully releasing after a low pressure application, causing the trailer brakes to drag.

The fix

The dealer will inspect for the presence of the extra check valve. If found, the extra check valve will be removed. This will be done at no charge.

Contacts

Vehicle description: truck tractor.System: service brakes; protection valves.Consequences of defect: overall braking efficiency and vehicle control may beimpaired. This could lead to a vehicle accident.Note: the only precaution drivers may take to reduce the risk of malfunctionprior to corrective action is to operate the vehicle bobtail.

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 79V011000.
  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 RB2010F
1978 White Truck RC205C

Questions

Is the 79V011000 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 79V011000?

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 79V011000 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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