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failing parts, recalls, bulletins, complaints

Autocar K 1976

Model K made in 1976 by Autocar got 2 recalls. There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling, visibility.

K year 1976

Recalls

Model 1976

Recalls

Campaign	Manufacturer	Manufacturing date	Type	# of units affected	Date Owner notified Mfg	Recall Initiated by	Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products	Report Recieved Date	Record Creation Date	Regulation Part Number	FMVSS Number
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
80V059000	WHITE MOTOR CORPORATION	from 11/01/1976 to 03/01/1978	V (Vehicle)	3266	10/30/1980	MFR	WHITE MOTOR CORPORATION	05/15/1980	06/20/1980
Defect Summary	The bypass oil filter mounting brackets may be insufficiently welded to the radiator frame. this could allow the filter mounting bracket and oil filter to come loose, fall, and wedge themselves within the steering geometry.
Consequence Summary
Corrective Summary	Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, reweld the bracket without charge.
Notes	Vehicle description: trucks.system: structure; bypass oil filter mounting bracket.consequences of defect: loss of steering control, without prior warning, and anaccident could result.note: until the problem is corrected, a daily inspection should be made forcracks in the welds. if found, vehicle should not be operated prior to repair.
VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
79V008000	WHITE MOTOR CORPORATION	from 10/01/1975 to 09/01/1978	V (Vehicle)	12333	08/30/1979	ODI	WHITE MOTOR CORPORATION	01/09/1979	10/12/1979
Defect Summary	The windshield wiper may over-travel its designed sweep angle during its initial stroke with the possibility of temporary wiper immobilization.
Consequence Summary
Corrective Summary	Dealer will install a restriction fitting in the control valve at no cost to owner.
Notes	Vehicle description: trucks.system: visual; windshield wiper.consequences of defect: in the event of heavy rain conditions, theimmobilization of wipers would cause a visual obstruction which could lead to avehicle accident.