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NHTSA recall 80V059000

Engine and engine cooling › Engine

Autocar K and 1 more

Reported May 15, 19803,266 vehicles affectedWHITE MOTOR CORPORATIONBuilt Nov 1, 1976 – Mar 1, 1978

The defect

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.

The remedy

Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, reweld the bracket without charge.

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Vehicles in this recall

Autocar K
197619771978
White Truck Road Boss
197619771978

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.