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Sealco Electrical System recall
Recalled January 17, 1983 · NHTSA recall 83E002000 · Sealco
Remedy
MANUFACTURER WILL REPLACE VALVE OR PROVIDE A KIT TO REBUILD THE VALVE. MANUFACTURER WILL NOT REIMBURSE FOR REPAIRS OTHER THAN THE FAULTY PART.
Units
4,416 units
Description
CERTAIN AIR STARTER VALVES COULD CONTAIN AN INTERNAL COMPONENT (RUBBER SHUTTLE) WHICH MAY BECOME DAMAGED DURING NORMAL OPERATION. VEHICLE ENGINE MAY START SPONTANEOUSLY. VALVE MAY EXHAUST SLOWER THAN NORMAL OR MAY NOT EXHAUST ALL OF THE OUTLET PRESSURE.
What to do
MANUFACTURER WILL REPLACE VALVE OR PROVIDE A KIT TO REBUILD THE VALVE. MANUFACTURER WILL NOT REIMBURSE FOR REPAIRS OTHER THAN THE FAULTY PART.
Product
Sealco SEALCO
Manufacturer(s)
SEALCO AIR CONTROLS, INC.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →