NHTSA Recall 79V084000 — Autocar, White Truck Steering › Steering Wheel/handle Bar

What's wrong

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 fix

THE SPLASH SHIELD STIFFENER WILL BE REMOVED AND THE STEERING SHAFT WILL BE REPLACED, IF DAMAGED.

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.

NHTSA campaign

79V084000

Filed by

White Motor Corporation

Report received

3 Apr 1979

Owners notified

9 Apr 1979

Potentially affected

5,639

Vehicles covered by this recall

Whether a particular car is affected and still unrepaired depends on its VIN — a model year being listed does not mean every car of that year is included. Check any VIN free on CarLogs, or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1977 Autocar Ks 1978 Autocar Ks 1979 Autocar Ks 1977 Autocar Rb2 1978 Autocar Rb2 1979 Autocar Rb2 1977 White Truck Ks 1978 White Truck Ks 1979 White Truck Ks 1977 White Truck Rb2 1978 White Truck Rb2 1979 White Truck Rb2

Is this car's recall fixed?

Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer, for the life of the vehicle. A CarLogs report shows the recall status for a specific VIN as reported by the manufacturer — whether it's open or repaired, and whether the fix is available yet.

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