Vehicle recall 79V011000 · January 9, 1979

White Truck RB2 and RC2

The involved vehicles were built with certain tractor protection valves which may contain an extra valve.

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

Summary: The involved vehicles were built with certain tractor protection valves which may contain an extra valve. This may prevent the trailer brakes from fully releasing after a low pressure application, causing the trailer brakes to drag.
Remedy: The dealer will inspect for the presence of the extra check valve. If found, the extra check valve will be removed. This will be done at no charge.
Notes: Vehicle description: truck tractor.system: service brakes; protection valves.consequences of defect: overall braking efficiency and vehicle control may beimpaired. This could lead to a vehicle accident.note: the only precaution drivers may take to reduce the risk of malfunctionprior to corrective action is to operate the vehicle bobtail.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 79V011000
Reported to NHTSA: January 9, 1979
Filed by: WHITE MOTOR CORPORATION
Owner notification: May 7, 1979
Vehicles potentially affected: 100
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Service brakes, air › Supply

Recall 79V011000 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 RB2 (1978): 1978
White Truck RC2 (1978): 1978

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