White Motor Corporation | NHTSA Recall #78V131000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 78V131000 by White Motor Corporation. Includes 278 affected units, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY:CABLE, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

The dealer will install two ground cables free of charge on all affected vehicles.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 78V131000
Manufacturer: White Motor Corporation
Report Received Date: 1978-06-12T00:00:00
Subject: Electrical system:battery:cable
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 278

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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.
Consequence Summary: N/A
Corrective Action: The dealer will install two ground cables free of charge on all affected vehicles.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-7x53~tdbp-67ng
NHTSA ID: 78V131000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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