NHTSARecalled Aug 1, 1979 · #79V180000
STEERING:COLUMN SHAFT UPPER
Hazard
Vehicle safety defect
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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.
Product details
- Product
- STEERING:COLUMN SHAFT UPPER
- Type
- Vehicle
- Manufacturer
- WHITE MOTOR CORPORATION
- Model numbers
- —
- UPCs
- —
What you should do
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.