1979 AUTOCAR RC2 Recall

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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