| Make : AUTOCAR | Model : AUTOCAR | Year : 1982 |
| Build Dates : 19811101 - 19820501 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 82V102000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19821029 | Date Received by ODI: 19821014 | Date Added to Database: 19821026 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: WHITE MOTOR CORPORATION | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: WHITE MOTOR CORPORATION | ||
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| Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 377 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE FRONT AXLE DRAG LINK CLAMP ASSEMBLIES INSTALLED ON THE SUSPECT VEHICLES MAY CONTAIN BOLTS WHICH HAVE QUENCH CRACKS AND ARE SUBJECT TO FAILURE. FAILURE OF THE BOLT WOULD RESULT IN LOSS OF CLAMPING ACTION AND CONTINUED OPERATION COULD LEAD TO SEPARATION OF THE BALL JOINT AND DRAG LINK. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE ANY DEFECTIVE BOLTS IN THE DRAG LINK CLAMP ASSEMBLY WITHOUT CHARGE. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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