NHTSA recall 79V180000
Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar
Autocar K and 5 more
Reported Aug 1, 19791,223 vehicles affectedWHITE MOTOR CORPORATIONBuilt Jun 1, 1978 – Dec 1, 1978
The defect
Some of the involved vehicles were not inspected for adequate clearance between the steering shaft and its firewall opening. Inadequate clearance could result in the steering column becoming scored or severed by the firewall sheet metal.
The remedy
Dealer will inspect vehicles and, if necessary, enlarge the firewall opening to provide the minimum 3/8 inch clearance for the steering shaft. Any scored or cut shafts will be replaced without charge to owner.