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Autocar Rbw 1977

Model Rbw made in 1977 by Autocar got 2 recalls. There were some recalls concerningsteering, visibility.

Rbw 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	Regulation Part Number	FMVSS Number
STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR
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.