1978 AUTOCAR K Recall - Campaign #79V148000

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1978 AUTOCAR K 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.

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Vehicle 1978 AUTOCAR K 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 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 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 1978 AUTOCAR K Recall for VISIBILITY, WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER 1978 AUTOCAR K Recall for STEERING, STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR 1978 AUTOCAR K Recall for STEERING, STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR 1978 AUTOCAR K Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE