NHTSA Campaign 80V059000

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

Issued by WHITE MOTOR CORPORATION · Reported May 15, 1980 · 3,266 vehicles affected

What's wrong

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.

Remedy

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

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
AUTOCAR K 1976 3,266
AUTOCAR K 1977 3,266
AUTOCAR K 1978 3,266
WHITE TRUCK ROAD BOSS 1976 3,266
WHITE TRUCK ROAD BOSS 1977 3,266
WHITE TRUCK ROAD BOSS 1978 3,266

Source: NHTSA Campaign 80V059000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.