White Motor Corporation | NHTSA Recall #79V180000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 79V180000 by White Motor Corporation. Includes 1,223 affected units, STEERING:COLUMN SHAFT UPPER, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Some of the involved vehicles were not inspected for adequate clearance between the steering shaft and its firewall opening. Inadequate clearance could result in the steering column becoming scored or severed by the firewall sheet metal.

Corrective Action

Dealer will inspect vehicles and, if necessary, enlarge the firewall opening to provide the minimum 3/8 inch clearance for the steering shaft. Any scored or cut shafts will be replaced without charge to owner.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 79V180000

Manufacturer: White Motor Corporation

Report Received Date: 1979-08-01T00:00:00

Subject: Steering:column shaft upper

Component: Steering

Potentially Affected Units: 1,223

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Some of the involved vehicles were not inspected for adequate clearance between the steering shaft and its firewall opening. Inadequate clearance could result in the steering column becoming scored or severed by the firewall sheet metal.

Consequence Summary: N/A

Corrective Action: Dealer will inspect vehicles and, if necessary, enlarge the firewall opening to provide the minimum 3/8 inch clearance for the steering shaft. Any scored or cut shafts will be replaced without charge to owner.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-a3bk~4ush_cbdj

NHTSA ID: 79V180000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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