Recall 86E027000: Electrical System, Starter Assembly, Solenoid

NHTSA recall 86E027000 · announced September 8, 1986 · United Technologies · 551,940 units affected

The problem

IN SOME CASES THE STARTER SOLENOIDS CONTACT GAP, WHICH ENERGIZES THE STARTER, IS LESS THAN THE MINIMUM ALLOWED. THIS CAUSES THE STARTER TO BE ACTIVATED WITH NO ACTION FROM THE OPERATOR. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: WITH THE ABOVE CONDITION PRESENT AND THE TRANSMISSION IN GEAR, THE STARTER MOTOR CAN BE INADVERTENTLY ACTIVATED, CAUSING UNEXPECTED VEHICLE MOVEMENT AND RESULTING IN POSSIBLE PERSONEL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.

What to do

ALL SOLENOIDS WILL BE REPLACED WITH US MADE SOLENOIDS.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL /STARTER RELAY.VEHICLE CATEGORY: AFTERMARKET ITEM, ALL TYPE OF VEHICLES.

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