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Safety recall · 79V070000

Power train: manual transmission Jeep recall

CHRYSLER CORPORATION reported this recall to NHTSA on March 14, 1979. It covers about 1,174 vehicles across 2 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Campaign
79V070000
Reported
Mar 14, 1979
Vehicles
1,174
Area
Transmission & drivetrain

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.

The fix

The gasket between the transmission and the transfer case will be replaced, if necessary.

Contacts

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.

What to do

  1. Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Jeep dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 79V070000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
1979 Jeep CJ512C
1979 Jeep CJ702C

Questions

Is the 79V070000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. CHRYSLER CORPORATION's dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 79V070000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 79V070000 announced?

CHRYSLER CORPORATION reported it to NHTSA on March 14, 1979. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

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

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