Autocar Rb2 1979
Model Rb2 made in 1979 by Autocar got 2 recalls. There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling, steering.
Model 1979
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 | |||||
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | ||||||||||||||||
| 79V147000 | WHITE MOTOR CORPORATION | from 06/01/1978 to 04/01/1979 | V (Vehicle) | 74 | 02/28/1980 | MFR | WHITE MOTOR CORPORATION | 06/12/1979 | 10/12/1979 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | In the involved vehicles, the air pressure which is used to actuate the engine shutdown solenoid may be blocked whenever transmission fluid temperature exceeds 250 degrees fahrenheit. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealer will inspect and modify the air plumbing as required. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: trucks equipped with automatic transmissions and detroitdiesel engines.system: engine and engine cooling.consequences of defect: in this condition, the driver would not be able to shutthe engine off in the event of an engine runaway, which could lead to a vehicleaccident. | |||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||