Leaf spring assembly: u-bolt, leaf spring to axleRecall 78V-133 · 1978 White Truck RC2S42
WHITE MOTOR CORPORATION recall 78V-133 covers 25 1978 White Truck RC2S42 for a leaf spring assembly: u-bolt, leaf spring to axle problem, reported to NHTSA on June 12, 1978.
Source: NHTSA recall 78V133000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE U-BOLTS ON THE RIDEWELL SUSPENSION MAY LOOSEN DUE TO THE DESIGN OF THE SUSPENSION AND SUBSEQUENT WELD FAILURE.
The fix
THE DEALER WILL REWELD THE SUSPENSION ATTACHING POINTS AND RETORQUE THE U-BOLT NUTS.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCK TRACTORS.SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; U-BOLTS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: PROGRESSIVE DAMAGE COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLECONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from February 1, 1978 to March 1, 1978. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.