Recalls for your 1978 Autocar Rbw

Recalls for 1978 Autocar Rbw

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DEFECT #1 - VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER


Posted on: 1979-10-12
Description
The windshield wiper may over-travel its designed sweep angle during its initial stroke with the possibility of temporary wiper immobilization.

Consequence


Corrective Action
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.

DEFECT #2 - STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR


Posted on: 1979-10-12
Description
The hose clamp, which was installed around the steering column boot seat to keep noise and dirt from entering the cab, may loosen.

Consequence


Corrective Action
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.

DEFECT #3 - STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR


Posted on: 1979-10-12
Description
Some of the involved vehicles were not inspected for adequate clearance between the steering shaft and its firewall opening.  Inadequate clearance could result in the steering column becoming scored or severed by the firewall sheet metal.

Consequence


Corrective Action
Dealer will inspect vehicles and, if necessary, enlarge the firewall opening to provide the minimum 3/8 inch clearance for the steering shaft.  Any scored or cut shafts will be replaced without charge to owner.

Notes
Vehicle description: trucks.system: steering; steering shaft.consequences of defect: should this occur, loss of steering control and avehicle accident could result.