NHTSA Recall 79V084000
NHTSA Campaign Id 79V084000; Date: Apr. 3, 1979
Recalled Vehicles:
1977 Autocar KS; 1978 Autocar KS; 1979 Autocar KS; 1977 Autocar RB2; 1978 Autocar RB2; 1979 Autocar RB2; 1977 White Truck KS; 1978 White Truck KS; 1979 White Truck KS; 1977 White Truck RB2; 1978 White Truck RB2; 1979 White Truck RB2
Component: Steering:wheel And Handle Bar
Manufactured by: White Motor Corporation
Affected Units:: 5,639
Recall Summary:
The metal stiffener at the rear of the splash shield may become bent during servicing or by abuse. This can allow the splash shield and stiffener or one of its attaching bolts to rub against and cut the steering shaft.
How to Fix:
The splash shield stiffener will be removed and the steering shaft will be replaced, if damaged.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: heavy trucks. System: structure; splash shield stiffener. Consequences of defect: prolonged contact may sever the steering shaft,resulting in total loss of steering control and, possibly, an accident.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Apr 9, 1979
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