Home / Recalls / Vehicle Equipment
Cummins Engine And Engine Cooling recall
Recalled January 22, 1986 · NHTSA recall 86E003000 · Cummins
Description
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.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →