- The problem
- 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.
- The fix
- The splash shield stiffener will be removed and the steering shaft will be replaced, if damaged.
Vehicle safety record
1978 Autocar KS Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1978 Autocar KS have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in April 1979 for the steering wheel / handle bar.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical KS year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1978 Autocar KS recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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No complaints about the 1978 Autocar KS yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
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Does the 1978 Autocar KS have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1978 Autocar KS: steering wheel / handle bar (April 1979). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 1978 Autocar KS had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1978 Autocar KS a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Autocar KS year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
What should I do if my 1978 Autocar KS has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data