Vehicle recall 79V170000 · July 10, 1979

1977 Minibus Minibus

Due to the wearing down of the serrations of the shell assembly, loss or reduction of steering control may be experienced by driver.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: Due to the wearing down of the serrations of the shell assembly, loss or reduction of steering control may be experienced by driver. This can occur when strain is put upon the steering mechanism, such as when turning while stopping or moving very slowly. Wearing out of serrations may be caused by an improper fit between the neck of the shell assembly and the serrations, or improper height of the steering column causing a "bottoming out" within the shell assembly.
Remedy: Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace shell assembly with a type having an adequately sized neck. In addition, proper height adjustment of the steering column will be assured through maintenance procedures to help prevent a "bottoming out" within the shell assembly.
Notes: Vehicle description: minibuses.system: steering; shell assembly.consequences of defect: loss or reduction of steering control could cause anaccident.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 79V170000
Reported to NHTSA: July 10, 1979
Filed by: MINIBUS INC.
Owner notification: July 5, 1979
Vehicles potentially affected: 34
Initiated by: NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components: Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar

Recall 79V170000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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Minibus Minibus (1977): 1977

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