1977 AUTOCAR RBW 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:: 79V110000 on 10/11/1979
Component:: Steering:wheel and handle bar
Manufactured:: 06/30/1977 - 09/30/1978
Affected:: 8,921
Defect:: The hose clamp, which was installed around the steering column boot seat to keep noise and dirt from entering the cab, may loosen.
Correction:: Dealer will replace the metal hose clamp without charge.
Notes:: Vehicle description: truck tractors.system: steering assembly; column.consequences of defect: if this occurs, the clamp slides down the shaft andrests between the universal joint and the manual steering gear housing,resulting in increased steering effort. this could have an adverse effect onhandling and an accident could result.