Allison Transmission, Inc.: Safety Recalls in 1980

Updated on March 31, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by Allison Transmission, Inc. in 1980. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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March 25, 1980

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

POWER TRAIN:TRANSMISSION:AUTOMATIC

CERTAIN TRANSMISSIONS WERE ASSEMBLED WITH IMPROPERLY MACHINED FORWARD CLUTCH HOUSINGS. THE RESULTING INCORRECT BALL CHECK VALVE SEAT ANGLES IN THE PRESSURE EXHAUST PORTS MAY PREVENT COMPLETE OIL EVACUATION FROM THE PISTON APPLY AREA.

NHTSA ID: 80E006000

Component: POWER TRAIN

# of Units Affected: 364

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

VEHICLES WILL BE INSPECTED AND, IF NECESSARY, THE FORWARD CLUTCH ASSEMBLIES WILL BE REWORKED.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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