Autocar and White Truck Recall 79V084000: Steering, Steering Wheel/handle Bar

NHTSA recall 79V084000 · announced April 3, 1979 · filed by White Motor Corporation · 5,639 units affected

The problem

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.

What to do

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

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

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.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 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

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