AUTOCAR K 1976: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 80V059000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| AUTOCAR | K | 1976 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1980-10-30 | 1980-05-15 | 1980-06-20 |
Production Dates: 1976-11-01 - 1978-03-01
Manufacturers Involved: WHITE MOTOR CORPORATION
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 3266
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REWELD THE BRACKET WITHOUT CHARGE.
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.
