Autocar, White Truck Windshield Wiper / Washer Recall 79V008000

The problem

The windshield wiper may over-travel its designed sweep angle during its initial stroke with the possibility of temporary wiper immobilization.

The fix

Dealer will install a restriction fitting in the control valve at no cost to owner.

Contacts

Vehicle description: trucks.System: visual; windshield wiper.Consequences of defect: in the event of heavy rain conditions, theimmobilization of wipers would cause a visual obstruction which could lead to avehicle accident.

What to do

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.
Call a dealer. Any authorized Autocar, White Truck dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 79V008000.
Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicle	Recalls	Grade
1975 Autocar K	1	B
1976 Autocar K	2	C
1977 Autocar K	4	D
1978 Autocar K	5	F
1975 Autocar RB2	1	B
1976 Autocar RB2	1	B
1977 Autocar RB2	4	D
1978 Autocar RB2	5	F
1975 Autocar RBW	1	B
1976 Autocar RBW	1	B
1977 Autocar RBW	2	D
1978 Autocar RBW	3	D
1975 Autocar RC2	1	C
1976 Autocar RC2	1	C
1977 Autocar RC2	1	C
1978 Autocar RC2	1	C
1975 Autocar RCW	1	C
1976 Autocar RCW	1	C
1977 Autocar RCW	1	C
1978 Autocar RCW	1	C
1975 Autocar RX2	1	C
1976 Autocar RX2	1	C
1977 Autocar RX2	2	D
1978 Autocar RX2	2	D
1975 White Truck K	1	C
1976 White Truck K	1	C
1977 White Truck K	3	F
1978 White Truck K	4	F
1975 White Truck RB2	2	B
1976 White Truck RB2	4	C
1977 White Truck RB2	10	F
1978 White Truck RB2	10	F
1975 White Truck RBW	2	C
1976 White Truck RBW	2	C
1977 White Truck RBW	3	D
1978 White Truck RBW	6	F
1975 White Truck RC2	3	B
1976 White Truck RC2	4	C
1977 White Truck RC2	9	F
1978 White Truck RC2	5	C
1975 White Truck RCW	2	C
1976 White Truck RCW	2	C
1977 White Truck RCW	3	D
1978 White Truck RCW	3	D
1975 White Truck RX2	3	B
1976 White Truck RX2	6	C
1977 White Truck RX2	9	D
1978 White Truck RX2	5	C

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Recalls

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Questions

Is the 79V008000 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 79V008000?

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 79V008000 announced?

WHITE MOTOR CORPORATION reported it to NHTSA on January 9, 1979. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Visibility: windshield wiper / washer Autocar, White Truck recall

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