Steering: steering wheel/handle barRecall 79V-084 · Autocar and White Truck vehicles
WHITE MOTOR CORPORATION recall 79V-084 covers 5,639 Autocar and White Truck vehicles for a steering: steering wheel/handle bar problem, reported to NHTSA on April 3, 1979.
Source: NHTSA recall 79V084000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The fix
THE SPLASH SHIELD STIFFENER WILL BE REMOVED AND THE STEERING SHAFT WILL BE REPLACED, IF DAMAGED.
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.
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 December 1, 1976 to March 1, 1979. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.