Recalls › 79V084000

NHTSA recall 79V084000

Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar

Autocar KS and 3 more

Reported Apr 3, 19795,639 vehicles affectedWHITE MOTOR CORPORATIONBuilt Dec 1, 1976 – Mar 1, 1979

The defect

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.

The remedy

The splash shield stiffener will be removed and the steering shaft will be replaced, if damaged.

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Vehicles in this recall

Autocar KS
197719781979
Autocar RB2
197719781979
White Truck KS
197719781979
White Truck RB2
197719781979

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.