NHTSA Recall 79V110000
NHTSA Campaign Id 79V110000; Date: Jan. 9, 1979
Recalled Vehicles:
1977 Autocar K; 1978 Autocar K; 1977 Autocar RB2; 1978 Autocar RB2; 1977 Autocar RBW; 1978 Autocar RBW; 1977 White Truck K; 1978 White Truck K; 1977 White Truck RB2; 1978 White Truck RB2; 1977 White Truck RBW; 1978 White Truck RBW
Component: Steering:wheel And Handle Bar
Manufactured by: White Motor Corporation
Affected Units:: 8,921
Recall Summary:
The hose clamp, which was installed around the steering column boot seat to keep noise and dirt from entering the cab, may loosen.
How to Fix:
Dealer will replace the metal hose clamp without charge.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: truck tractors. System: steering assembly; column. Consequences of defect: if this occurs, the clamp slides down the shaft andrests between the universal joint and the manual steering gear housing,resulting in increased steering effort. This could have an adverse effect onhandling and an accident could result.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: May 15, 1979
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