Recall 88E015000: Engine And Engine Cooling, Engine

NHTSA recall 88E015000 · announced June 6, 1988 · Cummins · 16,500 units affected

The problem

THE ENGINE OIL COOLER GASKET MAY FAIL AND ALLOW OIL TO LEAK INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.

The risk

DURING HIGH TEMPERATURE ENGINE OPERATION, LOSS OFLUBRICANT MAY OCCUR RAPIDLY AND LEAD TO ENGINE DAMAGE OR FIRE RESULTING FROM THELUBRICATING OIL SPRAYED FROM THE GASKET RUPTURE ONTO THE HOT EXHAUST SYSTEM.

What to do

INSTALLATION OF A NEW TYPE GASKET WITH A STEEL CORE.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

SYSTEM: LUBRICATION/ENGINE.VEHICLE CATEGORY: HEAVY TRUCKS.

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