1977 AUTOCAR RX2 RECALL - #79V148000
RECALL FOR ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING : COOLING SYSTEM : FAN
LOCKWASHERS, USED TO RETAIN THE ENGINE"S FAN MOUNTING BOLTS, MAY HAVE BEEN OMITTED DURING ASSEMBLY, CAUSING THE BOLTS TO LOOSEN AND ALLOWING THE FAN TO SEPARATE FROM ITS MOUNTING HUB.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1977 AUTOCAR RX2 |
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| Manufacturer |
WHITE MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Manufactured between |
6/1/1976 - 6/1/1978 |
| Recalled on |
10/12/1979 |
| Influenced by |
WHITE MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Owners Notified on |
8/28/1979 |
| # Affected |
575 |
| Recalled for |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN |
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| Description |
LOCKWASHERS, USED TO RETAIN THE ENGINE"S FAN MOUNTING BOLTS, MAY HAVE BEEN OMITTED DURING ASSEMBLY, CAUSING THE BOLTS TO LOOSEN AND ALLOWING THE FAN TO SEPARATE FROM ITS MOUNTING HUB. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
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 CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY TO OCCUPANTS OF THE VEHICLE AND TO PERSONS OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE. |
| See also |
1977 AUTOCAR RX2 Recall for VISIBILITY, WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
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