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NHTSARecalled Apr 5, 1979 · #79V089000

LIGHTING:LIGHT AND COMMUNICATIONS:REFLECTIVE DEVIC

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

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.

Product details

Product
LIGHTING:LIGHT AND COMMUNICATIONS:REFLECTIVE DEVIC
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
WHITE MOTOR CORPORATION
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

DEALER WILL INSPECT AND INSTALL, IF NECESSARY, THE PROPER COMPONENTS.

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