1979 Autocar Autocar
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1979 Autocar Autocar. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
2 recalls name the 1979 Autocar Autocar. Newest first.
In certain types of collisions, the door latches may release and the door could open. The door latch system fails to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard 206, "door locks and door retention components".
Risk and remedy
Remedy
Dealer will install new door latch control rods at no cost to the owner.
Steering shaft binder bolts on certain vehicles are either loose or over-tightened. Either condition can lead to a separation of the steering shaft from the steering column, even if the factory installed bolt has been properly retightened.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
Unique bolts have been designed for this campaign and will be installed along with new nuts. This will be done at no charge to owner.
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