Vehicle recall 79V089000 · April 5, 1979

1979 White Truck RB2

The involved vehicles fail to meet federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices and associated equipment", in regard to height mounting location…

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

Summary: The involved vehicles fail to meet federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices and associated equipment", in regard to height mounting location requirements. The rear reflex reflectors exceed the maximum 60 inch height mounting location requirement. Operation of the vehicle in a bob-tail mode or parking in other than daylight hours may convey an incorrect perception to motorists approaching from the rear.
Remedy: Dealer will inspect and install, if necessary, the proper components.
Notes: Vehicle description: truck tractors.system: lighting and communications; reflective devices.consequences of defect: this defect increases the possibility of a rear-endcollision which can cause vehicle damage and personal injury.note: as a precaution, vehicle should be operated only when coupled to atrailer; leave the lights on, or mark it with a reflective triangle whenparked.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 79V089000
Reported to NHTSA: April 5, 1979
Filed by: WHITE MOTOR CORPORATION
Owner notification: November 2, 1979
Vehicles potentially affected: 91
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Exterior lighting

Recall 79V089000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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White Truck RB2 (1979): 1979

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