White Truck 1975–1978 Electrical System recall
Recalled June 12, 1978 · NHTSA recall 78V131000 · White Truck
Remedy
THE DEALER WILL INSTALL TWO GROUND CABLES FREE OF CHARGE ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES.
Units
278 units
Description
THE GROUND WIRE FROM THE BATTERY GROUND ON THE ENGINE TO THE FRAME RAIL WAS OMITTED. THIS CONSTITUTES A NON-COMPLIANCE TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT" AND NO. 121, "AIR BRAKES". AN INTERMITTENT LOSS OF ELECTRICAL GROUND AND SUBSEQUENT DIMMING OF THE LIGHTING SYSTEM COMPONENTS OR A POSSIBLE FALSE INDICATION OF ANTI-LOCK SYSTEM FUNCTION IS THE CAUSE FOR THE NON-COMPLIANCE.
What to do
THE DEALER WILL INSTALL TWO GROUND CABLES FREE OF CHARGE ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES.
Product
White Truck RB2M · White Truck RB2S · White Truck RC2L · White Truck RC2S · White Truck RCWL · White Truck RCWS · White Truck RX2
Manufacturer(s)
Volvo Trucks North America
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →