Autocar Autocar 1982

Model Autocar made in 1982 by Autocar got 3 recalls. There were some recalls concerninglatches/locks/linkages, service brakes, air and steering.

Model 1982

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - DOORS - LATCH
83V030000WHITE MOTOR CORPORATIONfrom 12/01/1979 to 09/01/1982V (Vehicle)239806/28/1983MFRWHITE MOTOR CORPORATION03/17/198304/06/1983571206
Defect SummaryIn certain types of collisions, the door latches may release and the door could open. the door latch system fails to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard 206, door locks and door retention components.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryDealer will install new door latch control rods at no cost to the owner.
NotesVehicle description: heavy trucks.system: structure; door latch assembly.consequences of defect: in a rear-end collision, the occupants may be thrownfrom the vehicle, increasing the chances of injury.note: the owner should make sure that seat belts are fastened to lessen thechances of occupant ejection.
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - SUPPLY - RESERVOIR
85V074000VOLVO GM HEAVY TRUCK CORPfrom 09/01/1981 to 04/01/1985V (Vehicle)1287MFRWHITE MOTOR CORPORATION06/06/198506/18/1985571121
Defect SummaryTrucks may not meet the air reservoir volume of 12 times the combined volume of all brake chambers at full stroke as required by fmvss 121. consequence of defect: braking effectiveness could be reduced creating the potential for an accident.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryAir reservoir volume will be increased to meet requirements.
NotesVehicle description: heavy duty trucks 26,000 pounds gvwr and greater. system: air brakes reservoir/fmvss 121.
STEERING - LINKAGES - DRAG - POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
82V102000WHITE MOTOR CORPORATIONfrom 11/01/1981 to 05/01/1982V (Vehicle)37710/29/1982MFRWHITE MOTOR CORPORATION10/14/198210/26/1982
Defect SummaryThe front axle drag link clamp assemblies installed on the suspect vehicles may contain bolts which have quench cracks and are subject to failure. failure of the bolt would result in loss of clamping action and continued operation could lead to separation of the ball joint and drag link.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryDealer will inspect and replace any defective bolts in the drag link clamp assembly without charge.
NotesVehicle description: heavy trucks.system: steering; drag link clamp bolts.consequences of defect: this failure could occur without prior warning and maycause loss of vehicle control and an accident.