NHTSA Recall 79V147000
NHTSA Campaign Id 79V147000; Date: Jun. 12, 1979
Recalled Vehicles:
1979 Autocar K; 1979 Autocar RB2; 1979 Autocar RC2; 1979 Autocar RCW; 1979 Autocar RX2; 1979 Autocar WSH; 1979 White Truck K; 1979 White Truck RB2; 1979 White Truck RC2; 1979 White Truck RCW; 1979 White Truck RX2; 1979 White Truck WSH
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline
Manufactured by: White Motor Corporation
Affected Units:: 74
Recall Summary:
In the involved vehicles, the air pressure which is used to actuate the engine shutdown solenoid may be blocked whenever transmission fluid temperature exceeds 250 degrees fahrenheit.
How to Fix:
Dealer will inspect and modify the air plumbing as required.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: trucks equipped with automatic transmissions and detroitdiesel engines. System: engine and engine cooling. Consequences of defect: in this condition, the driver would not be able to shutthe engine off in the event of an engine runaway, which could lead to a vehicleaccident.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Feb 28, 1980
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