Vehicle recall 78V131000 · June 12, 1978

White Truck RB2M, RB2S and 5 more models

The ground wire from the battery ground on the engine to the frame rail was omitted.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

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.
Remedy: The dealer will install two ground cables free of charge on all affected vehicles.
Notes: Vehicle description: truck tractors.system: electrical; battery cable.consequences of defect: reduced visibility and a false indication of anti-locksystem functions could result in a vehicle accident.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 78V131000
Reported to NHTSA: June 12, 1978
Filed by: WHITE MOTOR CORPORATION
Owner notification: July 17, 1978
Vehicles potentially affected: 278
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Electrical system › 12V/24V/48V battery › Cables

Recall 78V131000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

White Truck RB2M (1975-1978): 1978, 1977, 1976, 1975
White Truck RB2S (1975-1978): 1978, 1977, 1976, 1975
White Truck RC2L (1975-1978): 1978, 1977, 1976, 1975
White Truck RC2S (1975-1978): 1978, 1977, 1976, 1975
White Truck Rcwl (1975-1978): 1978, 1977, 1976, 1975
White Truck Rcws (1975-1978): 1978, 1977, 1976, 1975
White Truck RX2 (1975-1978): 1978, 1977, 1976, 1975

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