NHTSA Recall 80V059000
NHTSA Campaign Id 80V059000; Date: May. 15, 1980
Recalled Vehicles:
1976 Autocar K; 1977 Autocar K; 1978 Autocar K; 1976 White Truck Road Boss; 1977 White Truck Road Boss; 1978 White Truck Road Boss
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling:engine
Manufactured by: White Motor Corporation
Affected Units:: 3,266
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, reweld the bracket without charge.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 30, 1980
Also see: