How many recalls does the 1979 Autocar Ks have?

The 1979 Autocar Ks has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 1979 Autocar Ks has an open recall?

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1979 Autocar Ks Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1979 Autocar Ks has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 5,639 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

STEERING 79V084000 1979-04-03 5,639 affected

Defect

THE METAL STIFFENER AT THE REAR OF THE SPLASH SHIELD MAY BECOME BENT DURING SERVICING OR BY ABUSE. THIS CAN ALLOW THE SPLASH SHIELD AND STIFFENER OR ONE OF ITS ATTACHING BOLTS TO RUB AGAINST AND CUT THE STEERING SHAFT.

Remedy

THE SPLASH SHIELD STIFFENER WILL BE REMOVED AND THE STEERING SHAFT WILL BE REPLACED, IF DAMAGED.

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1979 Autocar Ks as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.