Autocar K 1978

Model K made in 1978 by Autocar got 5 recalls. There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling, steering and visibility.

Model 1978

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - FAN
79V148000WHITE MOTOR CORPORATIONfrom 06/01/1976 to 06/01/1978V (Vehicle)57508/28/1979MFRWHITE MOTOR CORPORATION06/12/197910/12/1979
Defect SummaryLockwashers, used to retain the engines fan mounting bolts, may have been omitted during assembly, causing the bolts to loosen and allowing the fan to separate from its mounting hub.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryDealer will install lockwashers on the bolts.
NotesVehicle description: trucks equipped with caterpillar 3208 engines.system: engine cooling; fan.consequences of defect: separation of the fan from its mounting hub could causepersonal injury to occupants of the vehicle and to persons outside the vehicle.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
80V059000WHITE MOTOR CORPORATIONfrom 11/01/1976 to 03/01/1978V (Vehicle)326610/30/1980MFRWHITE MOTOR CORPORATION05/15/198006/20/1980
Defect SummaryThe 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 SummaryDealer will inspect and, if necessary, reweld the bracket without charge.
NotesVehicle 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.
STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR
79V110000WHITE MOTOR CORPORATIONfrom 07/01/1977 to 10/01/1978V (Vehicle)892105/15/1979MFRWHITE MOTOR CORPORATION01/09/197910/12/1979
Defect SummaryThe hose clamp, which was installed around the steering column boot seat to keep noise and dirt from entering the cab, may loosen.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryDealer will replace the metal hose clamp without charge.
NotesVehicle description: truck tractors.system: steering assembly; column.consequences of defect: if this occurs, the clamp slides down the shaft andrests between the universal joint and the manual steering gear housing,resulting in increased steering effort. this could have an adverse effect onhandling and an accident could result.
79V180000WHITE MOTOR CORPORATIONfrom 06/01/1978 to 12/01/1978V (Vehicle)122304/23/1980MFRWHITE MOTOR CORPORATION08/01/197910/12/1979
Defect SummarySome of the involved vehicles were not inspected for adequate clearance between the steering shaft and its firewall opening. inadequate clearance could result in the steering column becoming scored or severed by the firewall sheet metal.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryDealer will inspect vehicles and, if necessary, enlarge the firewall opening to provide the minimum 3/8 inch clearance for the steering shaft. any scored or cut shafts will be replaced without charge to owner.
NotesVehicle description: trucks.system: steering; steering shaft.consequences of defect: should this occur, loss of steering control and avehicle accident could result.
VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
79V008000WHITE MOTOR CORPORATIONfrom 10/01/1975 to 09/01/1978V (Vehicle)1233308/30/1979ODIWHITE MOTOR CORPORATION01/09/197910/12/1979
Defect SummaryThe windshield wiper may over-travel its designed sweep angle during its initial stroke with the possibility of temporary wiper immobilization.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryDealer will install a restriction fitting in the control valve at no cost to owner.
NotesVehicle 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.