Recalls › 79V110000

NHTSA recall 79V110000

Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar

Autocar K and 5 more

Reported Jan 9, 19798,921 vehicles affectedWHITE MOTOR CORPORATIONBuilt Jul 1, 1977 – Oct 1, 1978

The defect

The hose clamp, which was installed around the steering column boot seat to keep noise and dirt from entering the cab, may loosen.

The remedy

Dealer will replace the metal hose clamp without charge.

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Vehicles in this recall

Autocar K
19771978
Autocar RB2
19771978
Autocar Rbw
19771978
White Truck K
19771978
White Truck RB2
19771978
White Truck Rbw
19771978

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.