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  NHTSA Recall 79V070000

NHTSA Campaign Id 79V070000; Date: Mar. 14, 1979

icon1 Recalled Vehicles:

1979 Jeep CJ5 1979 Jeep CJ7

Component: Power Train:manual Transmission

Manufactured by: Chrysler Corporation

Affected Units:: 1,174

icon3 Recall Summary:

Certain vehicles may have an incorrect gasket between the transmission and the transfer case. An incorrect gasket may interfere with the normal flow of lubricant. This condition could cause the transmission to become damaged and inoperative.

icon2 How to Fix:

The gasket between the transmission and the transfer case will be replaced, if necessary.

icon4 Recall Notes:

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. System: power train; transmission, manual. Consequences of defect: an inoperative transmission may cause loss of vehiclecontrol and an accident. Note: if the transmission becomes difficult to shift, the lubricant level maybe low. It should be checked immediately. Driving at prolonged highway speedsshould be avoided until vehicle has been repaired.

Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jun 12, 1979

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