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1979 Autocar K

Component

Vehicle Speed Control:Cables

Consequence of Defect

certain vehicles do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 124, "accelerator control systems". due to interference between the engine shutdown actuator and the accelerator return springs, the throttle may not return quickly enough.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

dealer will inspect and, if necessary, reposition the throttle return spring bracket and replace the return springs without charge to owner.

1979 Autocar K

Component

Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline

Consequence of Defect

in the involved vehicles, the air pressure which is used to actuate the engine shutdown solenoid may be blocked whenever transmission fluid temperature exceeds 250 degrees fahrenheit.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

dealer will inspect and modify the air plumbing as required.

1978 Autocar K

Component

Steering:Wheel And Handle Bar

Consequence of Defect

some of the involved vehicles were not inspected for adequate clearance between the steering shaft and its firewall opening. inadequate clearance could result in the steering column becoming scored or severed by the firewall sheet metal.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

dealer will inspect vehicles and, if necessary, enlarge the firewall opening to provide the minimum 3/8 inch clearance for the steering shaft. any scored or cut shafts will be replaced without charge to owner.

1978 Autocar K

Component

Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Fan

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

dealer will install lockwashers on the bolts.

1978 Autocar K

Component

Steering:Wheel And Handle Bar

Consequence of Defect

the hose clamp, which was installed around the steering column boot seat to keep noise and dirt from entering the cab, may loosen.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

dealer will replace the metal hose clamp without charge.

1978 Autocar K

Component

Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine

Consequence of 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.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

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

1978 Autocar K

Component

Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer

Consequence of Defect

the windshield wiper may over-travel its designed sweep angle during its initial stroke with the possibility of temporary wiper immobilization.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

dealer will install a restriction fitting in the control valve at no cost to owner.

1977 Autocar K

Component

Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Fan

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

dealer will install lockwashers on the bolts.

1977 Autocar K

Component

Steering:Wheel And Handle Bar

Consequence of Defect

the hose clamp, which was installed around the steering column boot seat to keep noise and dirt from entering the cab, may loosen.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

dealer will replace the metal hose clamp without charge.

1977 Autocar K

Component

Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine

Consequence of 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.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

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

1977 Autocar K

Component

Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer

Consequence of Defect

the windshield wiper may over-travel its designed sweep angle during its initial stroke with the possibility of temporary wiper immobilization.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

dealer will install a restriction fitting in the control valve at no cost to owner.

1976 Autocar K

Component

Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine

Consequence of 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.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

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

1976 Autocar K

Component

Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer

Consequence of Defect

the windshield wiper may over-travel its designed sweep angle during its initial stroke with the possibility of temporary wiper immobilization.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

dealer will install a restriction fitting in the control valve at no cost to owner.

1975 Autocar K

Component

Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer

Consequence of Defect

the windshield wiper may over-travel its designed sweep angle during its initial stroke with the possibility of temporary wiper immobilization.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

dealer will install a restriction fitting in the control valve at no cost to owner.