Autocar and White Truck Recall 80V059000: Engine And Engine Cooling, Engine

NHTSA recall 80V059000 · announced May 15, 1980 · filed by White Motor Corporation · 3,266 units affected

The problem

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.

What to do

DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REWELD THE BRACKET WITHOUT CHARGE.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

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.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1976 Autocar K
• 1977 Autocar K
• 1978 Autocar K
• 1976 White Truck Road Boss
• 1977 White Truck Road Boss
• 1978 White Truck Road Boss

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.