Vehicle recall 79V180000 · August 1, 1979
Autocar K, White Truck K and 4 more models
Some of the involved vehicles were not inspected for adequate clearance between the steering shaft and its firewall opening.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: trucks.system: steering; steering shaft.consequences of defect: should this occur, loss of steering control and avehicle accident could result.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 79V180000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 1, 1979
- Filed by
- WHITE MOTOR CORPORATION
- Owner notification
- April 23, 1980
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,223
- 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 (1978): 1978
- Autocar RB2 (1978): 1978
- Autocar RBW (1978): 1978
- White Truck K (1978): 1978
- White Truck RB2 (1978): 1978
- White Truck RBW (1978): 1978
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