Power train: manual transmissionRecall 79V-070 · Jeep vehicles

CHRYSLER CORPORATION recall 79V-070 covers 1,174 Jeep vehicles for a power train: manual transmission problem, reported to NHTSA on March 14, 1979.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected1,1742 models

ReportedMar 14, 1979Owners notified Jun 12, 1979

Complaints since1Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 79V070000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

CERTAIN VEHICLES MAY HAVE AN INCORRECT GASKET BETWEEN THE TRANSMISSION AND THE TRANSFER CASE. AN INCORRECT GASKET MAY INTERFERE WITH THE NORMAL FLOW OF LUBRICANT. THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE TRANSMISSION TO BECOME DAMAGED AND INOPERATIVE.

What to do

The fix

THE GASKET BETWEEN THE TRANSMISSION AND THE TRANSFER CASE WILL BE REPLACED, IF NECESSARY.

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: POWER TRAIN; TRANSMISSION, MANUAL.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: AN INOPERATIVE TRANSMISSION MAY CAUSE LOSS OF VEHICLECONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.NOTE: IF THE TRANSMISSION BECOMES DIFFICULT TO SHIFT, THE LUBRICANT LEVEL MAYBE LOW. IT SHOULD BE CHECKED IMMEDIATELY. DRIVING AT PROLONGED HIGHWAY SPEEDSSHOULD BE AVOIDED UNTIL VEHICLE HAS BEEN REPAIRED.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

2 models

Vehicles in this recall

Jeep CJ51979

Jeep CJ71979

Built from February 1, 1979 to February 1, 1979. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.