OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL

79V084000

Steering: Steering Wheel/handle Bar

Reported Apr 3, 1979 · WHITE MOTOR CORPORATION

Summary

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.

Consequence

Not supplied in the source record.

Remedy

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

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.

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Vehicle entries in this campaign

1979 White Truck Ks 1979 Autocar RB2 1979 White Truck RB2 1979 Autocar Ks 1978 White Truck Ks 1978 Autocar Ks 1978 White Truck RB2 1978 Autocar RB2 1977 Autocar Ks 1977 White Truck RB2 1977 White Truck Ks 1977 Autocar RB2

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