Recall 86E003000: Engine And Engine Cooling, Engine

NHTSA recall 86E003000 · announced January 22, 1986 · Cummins · 15 units affected

The problem

DUE TO INADEQUATE BONDING, THE CRANKSHAFT VIBRATION DAMPER ASSEMBLY COULD SEPARATE. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THE CRANKSHAFT VIBRATION DAMPER ASSEMBLY COULD SEPARATE UPON FAILURE OF THE BONDING AGENT AND BECOME A PROJECTILE. THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT MAY CONTAIN THE PROJECTILE. HOWEVER, IF THE HOOD IS OPEN, THE PROJECTILE MAY SERIOUSLY INJURY ANYONE NEAR THE TRUCK.

What to do

REPLACE WITH NEW CRANKSHAFT VIBRATION DAMPER.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

SYSTEM: ENGINE/CRANKSHAFT.VEHICLE CATEGORY: TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH THIS 8.3 LITER, C SERIES ENGINE.

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