Recall 83E013000: Engine And Engine Cooling, Engine, Other Fuel Types, Turbo/supercharger

NHTSA recall 83E013000 · announced September 19, 1983 · Detroit · 124 units affected

The problem

THE TURBO CHARGER HOUSING MAY NOT BE STRONG ENOUGH TO CONTAIN THE FRAGMENTS IF THE ROTOR WHEEL SHOULD DISINTERGRATE. THE WHEEL MAY HAVE SHATTERED UNDER CERTAIN OPERATING CONDITIONS WHICH PRODUCE OVER-SPEED OF THE ROTOR.

What to do

ALL RECALLED TURBO CHARGERS WILL BE REPLACED BY DETROIT DIESEL SERVICE OUTLETS FOR ALL TRUCK EQUIPMENT MANUFACUTURERS, AT NO COST TO OWNERS.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

VEHICLE CATEGORY: HEAVY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH DETROIT DIESEL ALLISON ENGINES,MODEL 6V92T.SYSTEM: ENGINE; TURBO CHARGER; AIR RESEARCH MODEL TP-15.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF THE HOUSING PROVED INADEQUATE TO CONTAIN THE HIGHSPEED FRAGMENTS, THEY COULD CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY TO VEHICLE OCCUPANTS ORBYSTANDERS.

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