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GM Products Engine And Engine Cooling recall
Recalled June 9, 1986 · NHTSA recall 86E014000 · GM Products
Remedy
ALL ENGINES WILL BE INSPECTED AND CORRECTED WHERE NECESSARY.
Units
1,977 units
Description
THE DETROIT DIESEL ALLISON ENGINES 6V-92 AND 8V-92 WERE EQUIPPED WITH FAST IDLE AIR CYLINDERS, WHICH WERE IMPROPERLY ASSEMBLED. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THE IMPROPERLY ASSEMBLED UNITS COULD CAUSE THE FAST IDLE AIR CYLINDER ASSEMBLY TO BEND OR BREAK. THIS WOULD CAUSE ERRATIC ENGINE SPEED OR INABILITY TO SHUT DOWN THE ENGINE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
What to do
ALL ENGINES WILL BE INSPECTED AND CORRECTED WHERE NECESSARY.
Product
GM Products GM PRODUCTS
Manufacturer(s)
GM PRODUCTS DIV. GM CORP.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →