1978 AUTOCAR K Recall - Campaign #79V180000

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1978 AUTOCAR K RECALL - #79V180000

RECALL FOR STEERING : STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

SOME OF THE INVOLVED VEHICLES WERE NOT INSPECTED FOR ADEQUATE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE STEERING SHAFT AND ITS FIREWALL OPENING. INADEQUATE CLEARANCE COULD RESULT IN THE STEERING COLUMN BECOMING SCORED OR SEVERED BY THE FIREWALL SHEET METAL.

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Vehicle 1978 AUTOCAR K Manufacturer WHITE MOTOR CORPORATION Manufactured between 6/1/1978 - 12/1/1978 Recalled on 10/12/1979 Influenced by WHITE MOTOR CORPORATION Owners Notified on 4/23/1980 # Affected 1,223 Recalled for STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR Description SOME OF THE INVOLVED VEHICLES WERE NOT INSPECTED FOR ADEQUATE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE STEERING SHAFT AND ITS FIREWALL OPENING. INADEQUATE CLEARANCE COULD RESULT IN THE STEERING COLUMN BECOMING SCORED OR SEVERED BY THE FIREWALL SHEET METAL. Consequences Corrective action DEALER WILL INSPECT VEHICLES AND, IF NECESSARY, ENLARGE THE FIREWALL OPENING TO PROVIDE THE MINIMUM 3/8 INCH CLEARANCE FOR THE STEERING SHAFT. ANY SCORED OR CUT SHAFTS WILL BE REPLACED WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER. Notes VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS.SYSTEM: STEERING; STEERING SHAFT.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: SHOULD THIS OCCUR, LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND AVEHICLE ACCIDENT COULD RESULT. See also 1978 AUTOCAR K Recall for VISIBILITY, WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER 1978 AUTOCAR K Recall for STEERING, STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR 1978 AUTOCAR K Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, COOLING SYSTEM, FAN 1978 AUTOCAR K Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE