Autocar Recall 78V052000: Steering, Linkages

NHTSA recall 78V052000 · announced March 9, 1978 · filed by White Motor Corporation · 19 units affected

The problem

THE INCORRECT STEERING ARM MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED IN PRODUCTION. THE LOCATION OF THIS STEERING ARM CAN CAUSE AN INCREASED BEND IN THE LOWER DRAG LINK, OR POSSIBLY RUPTURE THE BALL STUD.

What to do

THE DEALER WILL REPLACE DEFECTIVE STEERING ARMS WITH NEW ONES WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNERS.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS.SYSTEM: STEERING SYSTEM; STEERING ARM.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: SUCH A FAILURE COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING TO THEDRIVER, RESULTING IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND, POSSIBLY, A VEHICLEACCIDENT.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1976 Autocar C9364b
• 1977 Autocar C9364b
• 1976 Autocar C9364u
• 1977 Autocar C9364u
• 1976 Autocar Dc10364b
• 1977 Autocar Dc10364b

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.