White Motor Corporation | NHTSA Recall #78V157000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 78V157000 by White Motor Corporation. Includes 140 affected units, BRAKES:DRAIN VALVE (MOISTURE EJECTOR), component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, install a drain valve at no cost to owner.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 78V157000

Manufacturer: White Motor Corporation

Report Received Date: 1978-07-06T00:00:00

Subject: Brakes:drain valve (moisture ejector)

Component: Service Brakes, Air

Potentially Affected Units: 140

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: 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.

Consequence Summary: N/A

Corrective Action: Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, install a drain valve at no cost to owner.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-8975_ytrd~kxnp

NHTSA ID: 78V157000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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