- The problem
- Certain vehicles do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 124, "Accelerator control systems". Due to interference between the engine shutdown actuator and the accelerator return springs, the throttle may not return quickly enough.
- The fix
- Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, reposition the throttle return spring bracket and replace the return springs without charge to owner.
Vehicle safety record
1979 Autocar K Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1979 Autocar K have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in March 1980 for the cables.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical K year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1979 Autocar K recalls 2
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- 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.
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No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
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Does the 1979 Autocar K have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 1979 Autocar K: cables (March 1980); gasoline (June 1979). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 1979 Autocar K had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1979 Autocar K a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Autocar K year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
What should I do if my 1979 Autocar K has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data