| Make : WHITE TRUCK | Model : RB2 | Year : 1979 |
| Build Dates : 19781201 - 19790101 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 79V089000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19791102 | Date Received by ODI: 19790405 | Date Added to Database: 19791012 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: WHITE MOTOR CORPORATION | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: | ||
| Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 91 | ||
|
Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES FAIL TO MEET FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT", IN REGARD TO HEIGHT MOUNTING LOCATION REQUIREMENTS. THE REAR REFLEX REFLECTORS EXCEED THE MAXIMUM 60 INCH HEIGHT MOUNTING LOCATION REQUIREMENT. OPERATION OF THE VEHICLE IN A BOB-TAIL MODE OR PARKING IN OTHER THAN DAYLIGHT HOURS MAY CONVEY AN INCORRECT PERCEPTION TO MOTORISTS APPROACHING FROM THE REAR. |
||
|
Consequence:
|
||
|
Remedy:
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND INSTALL, IF NECESSARY, THE PROPER COMPONENTS. |
||
| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 108 | |
|
Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
||