Vehicle recall 79V148000 · June 12, 1979
Autocar K, White Truck K and 4 more models
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…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 79V148000
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 12, 1979
- Filed by
- WHITE MOTOR CORPORATION
- Owner notification
- August 28, 1979
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 575
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Fan
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Autocar K (1977-1978): 1978, 1977
- Autocar RB2 (1977-1978): 1978, 1977
- Autocar RX2 (1977-1978): 1978, 1977
- White Truck K (1977-1978): 1978, 1977
- White Truck RB2 (1977-1978): 1978, 1977
- White Truck RX2 (1977-1978): 1978, 1977
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