1977 AUTOCAR K RECALL - #80V059000
RECALL FOR ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING : ENGINE
THE 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.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1977 AUTOCAR K |
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| Manufacturer |
WHITE MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Manufactured between |
11/1/1976 - 3/1/1978 |
| Recalled on |
6/20/1980 |
| Influenced by |
WHITE MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Owners Notified on |
10/30/1980 |
| # Affected |
3,266 |
| Recalled for |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE |
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| Description |
THE 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. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REWELD THE BRACKET WITHOUT CHARGE. |
| Notes |
VEHICLE 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. |
| See also |
1977 AUTOCAR K Recall for VISIBILITY, WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
1977 AUTOCAR K Recall for STEERING, STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
1977 AUTOCAR K Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, COOLING SYSTEM, FAN
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