NHTSA Recall 79V148000
Filed by WHITE MOTOR CORPORATION. Component: Engine And Engine Cooling. Reported 1979-06-12. An estimated 575 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
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.
What the manufacturer will do
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.
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