Steering: linkagesRecall 77V-106 · 1975–1977 Autocar DC
WHITE MOTOR CORPORATION recall 77V-106 covers 1,207 1975–1977 Autocar DC for a steering: linkages problem, reported to NHTSA on July 1, 1977.
Source: NHTSA recall 77V106000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE STEERING BALL STUDS ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY BREAK, ALLOWING THE AUXILIARY HYDRAULIC CYLINDER TO FALL TO THE GROUND. THIS WOULD RESULT IN A PARTIAL LOSS OF POWER STEERING CONTROL.
The fix
THE BALL STUD ANCHOR, AUXILIARY HYDRAULIC CYLINDER AND BALL STUD SLEEVE WILL BE REPLACED, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCK-TRACTORS.SYSTEM: STEERING; ASSEMBLY, LINKAGES.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: PARTIAL LOSS OF POWER STEERING COULD LEAD TO A LOSS OFVEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.