AUTOCAR RBW 1978: STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 79V180000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| AUTOCAR | RBW | 1978 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1980-04-23 | 1979-08-01 | 1979-10-12 |
Production Dates: 1978-06-01 - 1978-12-01
Manufacturers Involved: WHITE MOTOR CORPORATION
Component: STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1223
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
SOME OF THE INVOLVED VEHICLES WERE NOT INSPECTED FOR ADEQUATE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE STEERING SHAFT AND ITS FIREWALL OPENING. INADEQUATE CLEARANCE COULD RESULT IN THE STEERING COLUMN BECOMING SCORED OR SEVERED BY THE FIREWALL SHEET METAL.
DEALER WILL INSPECT VEHICLES AND, IF NECESSARY, ENLARGE THE FIREWALL OPENING TO PROVIDE THE MINIMUM 3/8 INCH CLEARANCE FOR THE STEERING SHAFT. ANY SCORED OR CUT SHAFTS WILL BE REPLACED WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS.SYSTEM: STEERING; STEERING SHAFT.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: SHOULD THIS OCCUR, LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND AVEHICLE ACCIDENT COULD RESULT.
