Autocar Rx2 1977
Model Rx2 made in 1977 by Autocar got 2 recalls. There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling, visibility.
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 | |||||
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| 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. | |||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||