AUTOCAR UNSPECIFIED 1968: STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
General Information
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 68V100000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| AUTOCAR | UNSPECIFIED | 1968 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1968-10-08 | 1968-10-22 | 1979-10-12 |
Production Dates: 1956-01-01 - 1974-01-01
Manufacturers Involved: WHITE MOTOR CORPORATION
Component: STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 177
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Notes
POSSIBILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH TRANSFER LEVER STEERING SYSTEMS WERE ERECTED WITH WELDMENT-TYPE TRANSFER LEVER ASSEMBLY WHICH DOES NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS.IF WELD SECURING LEVER TO PIVOT PIN CRACKS, WOULD PERMIT EVENTUAL SEPARATION OF LEVER AND PIN AND CAUSE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.'CORRECT BY INSPECTING ASSEMBLY AND IF NECESSARY REPLACING WITH NEWLY DESIGNED TRANSFER LEVER ASSEMBLY.'
