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1978 Autocar RX2

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

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NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

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What owners actually said

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Official recalls

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79V148000 · Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System:fan

Jun 12, 1979

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.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: Not supplied

Remedy: DEALER WILL INSTALL LOCKWASHERS ON THE BOLTS.

79V008000 · Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer

Jan 9, 1979

THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MAY OVER-TRAVEL ITS DESIGNED SWEEP ANGLE DURING ITS INITIAL STROKE WITH THE POSSIBILITY OF TEMPORARY WIPER IMMOBILIZATION.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: Not supplied

Remedy: DEALER WILL INSTALL A RESTRICTION FITTING IN THE CONTROL VALVE AT NO COST TO OWNER.

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NHTSA investigations

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