Autocar Rb2 1977

Model Rb2 made in 1977 by Autocar got 4 recalls. There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling, steering and visibility.

Rb2 year 1977

Recalls

Model 1977

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
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - FAN
79V148000	WHITE MOTOR CORPORATION	from 06/01/1976 to 06/01/1978	V (Vehicle)	575	08/28/1979	MFR	WHITE MOTOR CORPORATION	06/12/1979	10/12/1979
Defect Summary	Lockwashers, 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 Summary	Dealer will install lockwashers on the bolts.
Notes	Vehicle 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.
STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR
79V084000	WHITE MOTOR CORPORATION	from 12/01/1976 to 03/01/1979	V (Vehicle)	5639	04/09/1979	MFR	WHITE MOTOR CORPORATION	04/03/1979	10/12/1979
Defect Summary	The metal stiffener at the rear of the splash shield may become bent during servicing or by abuse. this can allow the splash shield and stiffener or one of its attaching bolts to rub against and cut the steering shaft.
Consequence Summary
Corrective Summary	The splash shield stiffener will be removed and the steering shaft will be replaced, if damaged.
Notes	Vehicle description: heavy trucks.system: structure; splash shield stiffener.consequences of defect: prolonged contact may sever the steering shaft,resulting in total loss of steering control and, possibly, an accident.
79V110000	WHITE MOTOR CORPORATION	from 07/01/1977 to 10/01/1978	V (Vehicle)	8921	05/15/1979	MFR	WHITE MOTOR CORPORATION	01/09/1979	10/12/1979
Defect Summary	The 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 Summary	Dealer will replace the metal hose clamp without charge.
Notes	Vehicle 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.
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.