Exterior lighting: headlightsRecall 79V-009 · 1978 White Truck RBW
WHITE MOTOR CORPORATION recall 79V-009 covers 9 1978 White Truck RBW for a exterior lighting: headlights problem, reported to NHTSA on January 9, 1979.
Source: NHTSA recall 79V009000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
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.
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.
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 October 1, 1978 to October 1, 1978. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.