AUTOCAR KS 1979: STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 79V084000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| AUTOCAR | KS | 1979 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1979-04-09 | 1979-04-03 | 1979-10-12 |
Production Dates: 1976-12-01 - 1979-03-01
Manufacturers Involved: WHITE MOTOR CORPORATION
Component: STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 5639
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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 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.
