Vehicle recall 79V110000 · January 9, 1979
Autocar K, White Truck K and 4 more models
The hose clamp, which was installed around the steering column boot seat to keep noise and dirt from entering the cab, may loosen.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The hose clamp, which was installed around the steering column boot seat to keep noise and dirt from entering the cab, may loosen.
- Remedy
- Dealer will replace the metal hose clamp without charge.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: truck tractors.system: steering assembly; column.consequences of defect: if this occurs, the clamp slides down the shaft andrests between the universal joint and the manual steering gear housing,resulting in increased steering effort. This could have an adverse effect onhandling and an accident could result.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 79V110000
- Reported to NHTSA
- January 9, 1979
- Filed by
- WHITE MOTOR CORPORATION
- Owner notification
- May 15, 1979
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 8,921
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Autocar K (1977-1978): 1978, 1977
- Autocar RB2 (1977-1978): 1978, 1977
- Autocar RBW (1977-1978): 1978, 1977
- White Truck K (1977-1978): 1978, 1977
- White Truck RB2 (1977-1978): 1978, 1977
- White Truck RBW (1977-1978): 1978, 1977
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