Make : AUTOCAR | Model : AUTOCAR | Year : 1976 |
Build Dates : 19750701 - 19810601 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 81V122000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19820201 | Date Received by ODI: 19811014 | Date Added to Database: 19811027 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: WHITE MOTOR CORPORATION | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: WHITE MOTOR CORPORATION | ||
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Component: STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 31703 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
STEERING SHAFT BINDER BOLTS ON CERTAIN VEHICLES ARE EITHER LOOSE OR OVER-TIGHTENED. EITHER CONDITION CAN LEAD TO A SEPARATION OF THE STEERING SHAFT FROM THE STEERING COLUMN, EVEN IF THE FACTORY INSTALLED BOLT HAS BEEN PROPERLY RETIGHTENED. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
UNIQUE BOLTS HAVE BEEN DESIGNED FOR THIS CAMPAIGN AND WILL BE INSTALLED ALONG WITH NEW NUTS. THIS WILL BE DONE AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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