Engine & cooling

1979 Autocar RX2 Engine problems

No owner has filed a complaint about the 1979 Autocar RX2's engine & cooling with NHTSA. Stalling, loss of power, oil consumption, overheating, head gaskets, timing chains and engine failure.

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Complaints: 0
Recalls: 1
Crashes: 0
Fires: 0
Injuries: 0
Deaths: 0

Engine recalls for the 1979 Autocar RX2

Engine and engine cooling: gasoline

79V147000Jun 12, 197974 vehicles affected

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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Autocar RX2 engine complaints by year

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Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked 22 hours ago. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

1979 Autocar RX2 Engine problems

Engine recalls for the 1979 Autocar RX2

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Autocar RX2 engine complaints by year

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