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1979 Autocar Rb2

Component

Steering:Wheel And Handle Bar

Consequence of Defect

the metal stiffener at the rear of the splash shield may become bent during servicing or by abuse. this can allow the splash shield and stiffener or one of its attaching bolts to rub against and cut the steering shaft.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

the splash shield stiffener will be removed and the steering shaft will be replaced, if damaged.

1979 Autocar Rb2

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 Rb2

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 Rb2

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 Rb2

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 Rb2

Component

Steering:Wheel And Handle Bar

Consequence of Defect

the metal stiffener at the rear of the splash shield may become bent during servicing or by abuse. this can allow the splash shield and stiffener or one of its attaching bolts to rub against and cut the steering shaft.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

the splash shield stiffener will be removed and the steering shaft will be replaced, if damaged.

1978 Autocar Rb2

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 Rb2

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 Rb2

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 Rb2

Component

Steering:Wheel And Handle Bar

Consequence of Defect

the metal stiffener at the rear of the splash shield may become bent during servicing or by abuse. this can allow the splash shield and stiffener or one of its attaching bolts to rub against and cut the steering shaft.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

the splash shield stiffener will be removed and the steering shaft will be replaced, if damaged.

1977 Autocar Rb2

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 Rb2

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 Rb2

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.