Vehicle recall 80V128000 · October 1, 1980
Autocar C9384DS and DC7386DS
During high speed full pressure brake applications, the number two steering axle may self-steer to a partial right turn without the driver"s control.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- During high speed full pressure brake applications, the number two steering axle may self-steer to a partial right turn without the driver"s control.
- Remedy
- The dealer will rebalance vehicle braking forces to eliminate the self-steer condition.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: service brakes; steering axle.consequences of defect: a partial loss of steering control, under statedconditions, could result in an accident.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 80V128000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 1, 1980
- Filed by
- WHITE MOTOR CORPORATION
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 91
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, air
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Autocar C9384DS (1976-1979): 1979, 1978, 1977, 1976
- Autocar DC7386DS (1976-1979): 1979, 1978, 1977, 1976
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