Engine and engine cooling: engineRecall 80V-059 · Autocar and White Truck vehicles
WHITE MOTOR CORPORATION recall 80V-059 covers 3,266 Autocar and White Truck vehicles for a engine and engine cooling: engine problem, reported to NHTSA on May 15, 1980.
Source: NHTSA recall 80V059000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
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.
The fix
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REWELD THE BRACKET WITHOUT CHARGE.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.