Recall 83E002000: Electrical System, Alternator/generator/regulator

NHTSA recall 83E002000 · announced January 17, 1983 · Sealco · 4,416 units affected

The problem

CERTAIN AIR STARTER VALVES COULD CONTAIN AN INTERNAL COMPONENT (RUBBER SHUTTLE) WHICH MAY BECOME DAMAGED DURING NORMAL OPERATION. VEHICLE ENGINE MAY START SPONTANEOUSLY. VALVE MAY EXHAUST SLOWER THAN NORMAL OR MAY NOT EXHAUST ALL OF THE OUTLET PRESSURE.

What to do

MANUFACTURER WILL REPLACE VALVE OR PROVIDE A KIT TO REBUILD THE VALVE. MANUFACTURER WILL NOT REIMBURSE FOR REPAIRS OTHER THAN THE FAULTY PART.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

VEHICLE CATEGORY: TRUCKS AND BUSES.SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL; IGNITION; AIR STARTER VALVE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: ENGINE MAY START WITHOUT ATTENDANCE AND COULD CAUSE ANACCIDENT OR COULD BE STOLEN.

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