1978 AUTOCAR K RECALL - #79V110000
RECALL FOR STEERING : STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
THE HOSE CLAMP, WHICH WAS INSTALLED AROUND THE STEERING COLUMN BOOT SEAT TO KEEP NOISE AND DIRT FROM ENTERING THE CAB, MAY LOOSEN.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1978 AUTOCAR K |
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| Manufacturer |
WHITE MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Manufactured between |
7/1/1977 - 10/1/1978 |
| Recalled on |
10/12/1979 |
| Influenced by |
WHITE MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Owners Notified on |
5/15/1979 |
| # Affected |
8,921 |
| Recalled for |
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR |
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| Description |
THE HOSE CLAMP, WHICH WAS INSTALLED AROUND THE STEERING COLUMN BOOT SEAT TO KEEP NOISE AND DIRT FROM ENTERING THE CAB, MAY LOOSEN. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
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. |
| See also |
1978 AUTOCAR K Recall for VISIBILITY, WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
1978 AUTOCAR K Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, COOLING SYSTEM, FAN
1978 AUTOCAR K Recall for STEERING, STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
1978 AUTOCAR K Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE
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