AUTOCAR K 1978: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 79V148000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| AUTOCAR | K | 1978 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1979-08-28 | 1979-06-12 | 1979-10-12 |
Production Dates: 1976-06-01 - 1978-06-01
Manufacturers Involved: WHITE MOTOR CORPORATION
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 575
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
DEALER WILL INSTALL LOCKWASHERS ON THE BOLTS.
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.
