1976 AUTOCAR K Recalls (2)

Campaign:: 79V008000 on 10/11/1979
Component:: Visibility:windshield wiper/washer
Manufactured:: 09/30/1975 - 08/31/1978
Affected:: 12,333
Defect:: The windshield wiper may over-travel its designed sweep angle during its initial stroke with the possibility of temporary wiper immobilization.
Correction:: Dealer will install a restriction fitting in the control valve at no cost to owner.
Notes:: Vehicle description: trucks.system: visual; windshield wiper.consequences of defect: in the event of heavy rain conditions, theimmobilization of wipers would cause a visual obstruction which could lead to avehicle accident.
Campaign:: 80V059000 on 06/19/1980
Component:: Engine and engine cooling:engine
Manufactured:: 10/31/1976 - 02/28/1978
Affected:: 3,266
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.
Correction:: Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, reweld the bracket without charge.
Notes:: 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.