- The problem
- 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.
- The fix
- Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, reweld the bracket without charge.
Engine & cooling
1978 Autocar K Engine problems
No owner has filed a complaint about the 1978 Autocar K's engine & cooling with NHTSA. Stalling, loss of power, oil consumption, overheating, head gaskets, timing chains and engine failure.
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Engine recalls for the 1978 Autocar K
- The problem
- 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.
- The fix
- DEALER WILL INSTALL LOCKWASHERS ON THE BOLTS.
Engine complaints
No complaints about this area yet.
Autocar K engine complaints by year
K engine problems, every yearSource: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data