AUTOCAR DC10364B 1977: STEERING:LINKAGES
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 78V052000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| AUTOCAR | DC10364B | 1977 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1978-04-21 | 1978-03-09 | 1979-10-12 |
Production Dates: 1976-10-01 - 1977-11-01
Manufacturers Involved: WHITE MOTOR CORPORATION
Component: STEERING:LINKAGES
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 19
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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 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.
