Recall 79E021000: Electrical System, Starter Assembly, Solenoid

NHTSA recall 79E021000 · announced September 25, 1979 · Vanaire · 175 units affected

The problem

THE INVOLVED UNITS MAY CONTAIN A DEFECTIVE SOLENOID WHICH CAN DETERIORATE IN SERVICE DUE TO MOISTURE BUILD UP FROM RAIN WATER AND OTHER EXTERNAL SOURCES.

What to do

THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE SOLENOID ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES AT NO CHARGE.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

VEHICLE CATEGORY: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL; AIR CONDITIONER, AIREPOWER 2000.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: SEVERE SOLENOID DETERIORATION CAN RESULT IN A FIRE WITHPRIOR WARNING, WHICH MAY CAUSE VEHICLE DAMAGE AND SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY.NOTE: THE BATTERY CABLES TO THE UNIT SHOULD BE DISCONNECTED UNTIL CORRECTIVEACTION CAN BE TAKEN IN ORDER TO REDUCE THE POSSIBILITY OF A VEHICLE FIRE.

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.