1978 AUTOCAR RBW 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.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1978 AUTOCAR RBW |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 RBW Recall for VISIBILITY, WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
1978 AUTOCAR RBW Recall for STEERING, STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
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