Minibus Recall 79V170000: Steering, Steering Wheel/handle Bar
NHTSA recall 79V170000 · announced July 10, 1979 · filed by Minibus Inc. · 34 units affected
The problem
DUE TO THE WEARING DOWN OF THE SERRATIONS OF THE SHELL ASSEMBLY, LOSS OR REDUCTION OF STEERING CONTROL MAY BE EXPERIENCED BY DRIVER. THIS CAN OCCUR WHEN STRAIN IS PUT UPON THE STEERING MECHANISM, SUCH AS WHEN TURNING WHILE STOPPING OR MOVING VERY SLOWLY. WEARING OUT OF SERRATIONS MAY BE CAUSED BY AN IMPROPER FIT BETWEEN THE NECK OF THE SHELL ASSEMBLY AND THE SERRATIONS, OR IMPROPER HEIGHT OF THE STEERING COLUMN CAUSING A "BOTTOMING OUT" WITHIN THE SHELL ASSEMBLY.
What to do
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE SHELL ASSEMBLY WITH A TYPE HAVING AN ADEQUATELY SIZED NECK. IN ADDITION, PROPER HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT OF THE STEERING COLUMN WILL BE ASSURED THROUGH MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES TO HELP PREVENT A "BOTTOMING OUT" WITHIN THE SHELL ASSEMBLY.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINIBUSES.SYSTEM: STEERING; SHELL ASSEMBLY.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LOSS OR REDUCTION OF STEERING CONTROL COULD CAUSE ANACCIDENT.
Vehicles covered by this recall
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.