OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL

79V110000

Steering: Steering Wheel/handle Bar

Reported Jan 9, 1979 · WHITE MOTOR CORPORATION

Summary

THE HOSE CLAMP, WHICH WAS INSTALLED AROUND THE STEERING COLUMN BOOT SEAT TO KEEP NOISE AND DIRT FROM ENTERING THE CAB, MAY LOOSEN.

Consequence

Not supplied in the source record.

Remedy

DEALER WILL REPLACE THE METAL HOSE CLAMP WITHOUT CHARGE.

Notes

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCK TRACTORS.SYSTEM: STEERING ASSEMBLY; COLUMN.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF THIS OCCURS, THE CLAMP SLIDES DOWN THE SHAFT ANDRESTS BETWEEN THE UNIVERSAL JOINT AND THE MANUAL STEERING GEAR HOUSING,RESULTING IN INCREASED STEERING EFFORT. THIS COULD HAVE AN ADVERSE EFFECT ONHANDLING AND AN ACCIDENT COULD RESULT.

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Vehicle entries in this campaign

1978 White Truck K 1978 Autocar K 1978 White Truck Rbw 1978 White Truck RB2 1978 Autocar Rbw 1978 Autocar RB2 1977 White Truck Rbw 1977 White Truck K 1977 Autocar Rbw 1977 Autocar K 1977 White Truck RB2 1977 Autocar RB2

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