Automatic transmission: cooling unit and linesRecall 79V-220 · Buick and Chevrolet vehicles
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 79V-220 covers 224,892 Buick and Chevrolet vehicles for a automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines problem, reported to NHTSA on September 25, 1979.
Source: NHTSA recall 79V220000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE AUTOMATIC COOLER LINE HOSES ON SOME OF THE SUSPECT VEHICLES MAY CONTAIN MATERIAL VOIDS, WHICH COMBINED WITH A HIGH THERMAL EXPANSION AT ELEVATED TEMPERATURES, COULD RESULT IN HOSE FAILURE AND TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAKAGE.
The fix
THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE COOLER LINE HOSES USING HOSES WITH KEVLAR BRAIDED REINFORCEMENT.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: POWER TRAIN; TRANSMISSION HOSES.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: A VEHICLE FIRE MAY RESULT WHICH COULD CAUSE SERIOUSPERSONAL INJURY.
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 January 1, 1979 to August 1, 1979. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.