Vehicle recall 78V157000 · July 6, 1978
White Truck RB2, RC2 and 1 more model
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…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- 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.
- Remedy
- Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, install a drain valve at no cost to owner.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: heavy trucks and tractors.system: service brakes; air drain valve.consequences of defect: loss of braking capability could cause loss of vehiclecontrol and an accident.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 78V157000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 6, 1978
- Filed by
- WHITE MOTOR CORPORATION
- Owner notification
- September 11, 1978
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 140
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, air › Supply › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
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 RB2 (1976-1977): 1977, 1976
- White Truck RC2 (1976-1977): 1977, 1976
- White Truck RX2 (1976-1977): 1977, 1976
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