1977 AUTOCAR RX2 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:: 79V148000 on 10/11/1979
Component:: Engine and engine cooling:cooling system:fan
Manufactured:: 05/31/1976 - 05/31/1978
Affected:: 575
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.
Correction:: Dealer will install lockwashers on the bolts.
Notes:: Vehicle description: trucks equipped with caterpillar 3208 engines.system: engine cooling; fan.consequences of defect: separation of the fan from its mounting hub could cause personal injury to occupants of the vehicle and to persons outside the vehicle.