1979 WHITE TRUCK RCW 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.
Campaign:: 79V183000 on 10/11/1979
Component:: Suspension:rear:springs:leaf spring assembly
Manufactured:: 08/31/1977 - 11/30/1978
Affected:: 890
Defect:: Insufficient material thickness in the rear suspension lower spring seats may allow the seat to flex and break the seat-to-axle weld.
Correction:: Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the lower spring seats, without charge to owner.
Notes:: Vehicle description: trucks.system: suspension; spring seats.consequences of defect: dislocation of the axle, within the confines of thesuspension u-bolts and hanger brackets could cause misalignment of the mid andrear axle. this could cause loss of vehicle control and an accident.