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Detroit Engine And Engine Cooling recall
Recalled September 19, 1983 · NHTSA recall 83E013000 · Detroit
Remedy
ALL RECALLED TURBO CHARGERS WILL BE REPLACED BY DETROIT DIESEL SERVICE OUTLETS FOR ALL TRUCK EQUIPMENT MANUFACUTURERS, AT NO COST TO OWNERS.
Units
124 units
Description
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.
Product
Detroit DETROIT
Manufacturer(s)
DETROIT DIESEL CORP.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →