Engine: gasolineRecall 79V-147 · Autocar and White Truck vehicles
WHITE MOTOR CORPORATION recall 79V-147 covers 74 Autocar and White Truck vehicles for a engine: gasoline problem, reported to NHTSA on June 12, 1979.
Source: NHTSA recall 79V147000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The fix
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND MODIFY THE AIR PLUMBING AS REQUIRED.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from June 1, 1978 to April 1, 1979. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.