Engine and engine cooling: gasoline Autocar, White Truck recall

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.

Contacts

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.

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 Autocar, White Truck dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 79V147000.
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.