NHTSA Recall 79V147000
Filed by Volvo Trucks North America. Component: Engine And Engine Cooling. Reported 1979-06-12. An estimated 74 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
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.
What the manufacturer will do
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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