1979 AUTOCAR K Recalls (2)

Campaign:

79V147000 on 10/11/1979

Component:

Engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline

Manufactured:

05/31/1978 - 03/31/1979

Affected:

74

Defect:

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.

Correction:

Dealer will inspect and modify the air plumbing as required.

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.

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Campaign:

80V036000 on 04/03/1980

Component:

Vehicle speed control:cables

Affected:

388

Defect:

Certain vehicles do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 124, "accelerator control systems". due to interference between the engine shutdown actuator and the accelerator return springs, the throttle may not return quickly enough.

Correction:

Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, reposition the throttle return spring bracket and replace the return springs without charge to owner.

Notes:

Vehicle description: trucks equipped with kysor engine shutdown actuators anddetroit diesel engines.system: fuel; throttle return spring, brackets.consequences of defect: this condition could result in loss of vehicle controland an accident.

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