Autocar Ks 1977
Model Ks made in 1977 by Autocar got 1 recall. There was one recall concerning steering .
Model 1977
Recalls
Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | ||||||||||||||||
79V084000 | WHITE MOTOR CORPORATION | from 12/01/1976 to 03/01/1979 | V (Vehicle) | 5639 | 04/09/1979 | MFR | WHITE MOTOR CORPORATION | 04/03/1979 | 10/12/1979 | |||||||
Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | The splash shield stiffener will be removed and the steering shaft will be replaced, if damaged. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | 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. |