1977 AUTOCAR KS RECALL - #79V084000
RECALL FOR STEERING : STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
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.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1977 AUTOCAR KS |
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| Manufacturer |
WHITE MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Manufactured between |
12/1/1976 - 3/1/1979 |
| Recalled on |
10/12/1979 |
| Influenced by |
WHITE MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Owners Notified on |
4/9/1979 |
| # Affected |
5,639 |
| Recalled for |
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
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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