Vehicle recall 79V070000 · March 14, 1979
Jeep CJ-5 and CJ-7
Certain vehicles may have an incorrect gasket between the transmission and the transfer case.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Remedy
- The gasket between the transmission and the transfer case will be replaced, if necessary.
- Notes
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 79V070000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 14, 1979
- Filed by
- CHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Owner notification
- June 12, 1979
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,174
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Power train › Manual transmission
Vehicles covered
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