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Safety recall · 69V042000

Engine and engine cooling Autocar recall

WHITE MOTOR CORPORATION reported this recall to NHTSA on April 9, 1969. It covers about 50 vehicles across 1 model year listed below. The repair is free.

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Campaign
69V042000
Reported
Apr 9, 1969
Vehicles
50
Area
Engine & cooling

Contacts

Possibility that some capscrews which did not meet specification requirementswere used in fasten- ing radiator fan to fan hub, clutch to engine flywheel,and generator/ alternator to adjusting straps. (Correct by inspecting and re-placing with proper capscrews when necessary.)

What to do

  1. Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Autocar dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 69V042000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
1969 Autocar Autocar02D

Questions

Is the 69V042000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. WHITE MOTOR CORPORATION's dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 69V042000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 69V042000 announced?

WHITE MOTOR CORPORATION reported it to NHTSA on April 9, 1969. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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