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.