NHTSA Recall 79V148000
NHTSA Campaign Id 79V148000; Date: Jun. 12, 1979
Recalled Vehicles:
1977 Autocar K; 1978 Autocar K; 1977 Autocar RB2; 1978 Autocar RB2; 1977 Autocar RX2; 1978 Autocar RX2; 1977 White Truck K; 1978 White Truck K; 1977 White Truck RB2; 1978 White Truck RB2; 1977 White Truck RX2; 1978 White Truck RX2
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System:fan
Manufactured by: White Motor Corporation
Affected Units:: 575
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
Dealer will install lockwashers on the bolts.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Aug 28, 1979
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