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1977 AUTOCAR RX2 Recall - Campaign #79V148000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

1977 AUTOCAR RX2 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 1977 AUTOCAR RX2
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 1977 AUTOCAR RX2 Recall for VISIBILITY, WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
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