Steering: linkagesRecall 78V-052 · Autocar vehicles
WHITE MOTOR CORPORATION recall 78V-052 covers 19 Autocar vehicles for a steering: linkages problem, reported to NHTSA on March 9, 1978.
Source: NHTSA recall 78V052000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE INCORRECT STEERING ARM MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED IN PRODUCTION. THE LOCATION OF THIS STEERING ARM CAN CAUSE AN INCREASED BEND IN THE LOWER DRAG LINK, OR POSSIBLY RUPTURE THE BALL STUD.
The fix
THE DEALER WILL REPLACE DEFECTIVE STEERING ARMS WITH NEW ONES WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNERS.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS.SYSTEM: STEERING SYSTEM; STEERING ARM.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: SUCH A FAILURE COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING TO THEDRIVER, RESULTING IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND, POSSIBLY, A VEHICLEACCIDENT.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from October 1, 1976 to November 1, 1977. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.