CANADA Transport Canada Safety Recalls
EN FR
auto-recalls.ca

Canadian Safety Recalls Database

Home / Autocar / S / 1979 Autocar S
1 Active Safety Recalls

1979 Autocar S Recall

Safety defect investigations, technical specifications, and manufacturer repair notices for Canadian owners.

1
Safety Recalls
CMVSS
Safety Standard
Transport Canada
Official Source
VIN Decoder

VIN Decoder

Enter a VIN to identify your vehicle and find Canadian recall notices that may apply to its make, model and year. Confirm VIN-specific eligibility and repair status with the manufacturer.

Active Safety 1979 Autocar S Recalls (1)

Safety recall notices and repair campaigns registered for the 1979 Autocar S in Canada.

Ref #1982-027 Campaign : 8106
1982-03-05 660 units

Steering

Issue Description

On certain trucks, binding bolts used to secure steering shaft yokes to their mating components may not have been tightened to specifications. Over or under tightened binder bolts may lead to a separation of the steering shaft from the column resulting in loss of vehicle control and possible crash.

Safety Risk

A failure of this component (steering) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective Action & Repair

Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).

Free parts & labor under Motor Vehicle Safety Act Transport Canada Open Data
Vehicle Profile & Safety Standards

Vehicle Specifications & Compliance Benchmark

Official Transport Canada safety campaigns, Canadian motor vehicle safety compliance standards and live VIN specifications.

Safety Recall Coverage
1 bulletins
Transport Canada safety defect records
Safety Compliance
CMVSS / NSVAC
Motor Vehicle Safety Act standards
NRCan EnerGuide
Trim-Specific
Varies by engine, drive & transmission
VIN Specifications
14 Attributes
Decode exact engine & plant via VIN above

All Autocar S Model Years

Explore safety recall records by model year.

View Model Overview