Autocar Autocar 1968

Model Autocar made in 1968 by Autocar got 2 recalls. There were some recalls concerningsteering, suspension.

Model 1968

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
STEERING - GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
68V100000WHITE MOTOR CORPORATION V (Vehicle)17710/08/1968MFRWHITE MOTOR CORPORATION10/22/196810/12/1979
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NotesPossibility vehicles equipped with transfer lever steering systems were erected with weldment-type transfer lever assembly which does not meet specifications.if weld securing lever to pivot pin cracks, would permit eventual separation of lever and pin and cause loss of steering control.(correct by inspecting assembly and if necessary replacing with newly designed transfer lever assembly.)
SUSPENSION - REAR - SPRINGS - LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY - HANGER/BRACKET
73V140000WHITE MOTOR CORPORATIONfrom 01/01/1956 to 01/01/1974V (Vehicle)1505806/19/1974MFRWHITE MOTOR CORPORATION07/02/197310/12/1979
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NotesCampaign no 7311.tractors equipped with tandem axle hangers supplied byrockwell international 1956 thru april 1971.possibility that the tandem rearaxle suspension hanger bracket may develop cracks or fractures.if such acondition exists the bracket might eventually fail and result in loss ofvehicle control, without prior warning to the driver.(correct by inspectingand replacing brackets with an improved type).domstart 1956 jan domend 1974jan autocar manufacturer.domstart 1956 jan domend 1971 apr westernmanufacturer.