Defect Description For Recall
The Involved Vehicles Do Not Conform To Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 121, “Air Brake Systems”, In That Some Dual Compartment Air Reservoirs Were Installed Without A Drain Valve In Both Compartments. The Omission Of The Drain Valve Could Cause: 1) The Tank To Fill Up With Water Due To Condensation, 2) Reduced Air Volume, 3) Contamination Of The Air System With Water, Causing MalfunCTIon Of The Release Valves, Check Valves, Etc., And Increasing The Possibility Of Air System Component Freeze-Up In Cold Climates. These Conditions Could Result In Momentary Loss Of Braking Action.
Make Of Vehicle
WHITE TRUCK
Model Of Vehicle
RX2
Year
1976
Recall Campaign Number
78V157000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Air:Supply:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
Effect Of Defect
Fix Defect
Dealer Will Inspect And, If Necessary, Install A Drain Valve At No Cost To Owner.
Vehicle Manufacturer
White Motor Corporation
Start Of Manufacture
19760801
End Of Manufacture
19771001
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
140
Date Owners Notified
19780911
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Volvo Trucks North America
Date Report Received
19780706
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
121