OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
80V059000
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine
Reported May 15, 1980 · WHITE MOTOR CORPORATION
Summary
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.
Consequence
Not supplied in the source record.
Remedy
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.
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