Autocar KS, RB2; White Truck KS, RB2 (1977-1979): Steering
Recall 79V084000 · Apr 3, 1979 · White Motor Corporation
5,639
vehicles affected
5,639
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 79V084000
- Date
- Apr 3, 1979
- Maker
- White Motor Corporation
- Units affected
- 5,639
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Steering > Steering wheel/handle bar
- Model years
- 1977-1979
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Cuts
What is wrong
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
Recall repairs are free of charge.
THE SPLASH SHIELD STIFFENER WILL BE REMOVED AND THE STEERING SHAFT WILL BE REPLACED, IF DAMAGED.
Vehicles covered
4 models, 12 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Autocar | KS | 1977-1979 |
| Autocar | RB2 | 1977-1979 |
| White Truck | KS | 1977-1979 |
| White Truck | RB2 | 1977-1979 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 79V084000?
4 models: Autocar KS (1977-1979), Autocar RB2 (1977-1979), White Truck KS (1977-1979) and 1 more, about 5,639 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 79V084000?
THE SPLASH SHIELD STIFFENER WILL BE REMOVED AND THE STEERING SHAFT WILL BE REPLACED, IF DAMAGED.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.