IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE FLYWHEELS IN SOME OF THE INVOLVED ENGINES HAVE CRACKS LOCATED WITHIN THE PILOT
— Recall Campaign #82E002000
IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE FLYWHEELS IN SOME OF THE INVOLVED ENGINES HAVE CRACKS LOCATED WITHIN THE PILOT BORE AREA. THESE CRACKS MAY PROGRESS UNDER OPERATIONAL STRESSES AND LEAD TO FRAGMENTATION OF THE FLYWHEEL.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 936 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
82E002000
| Manufacturer: | Cummins, Inc. |
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| Recall date: | January 18, 1982 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 82E002000 |
| Units affected: | 936 |
- Description:
- IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE FLYWHEELS IN SOME OF THE INVOLVED ENGINES HAVE CRACKS LOCATED WITHIN THE PILOT BORE AREA. THESE CRACKS MAY PROGRESS UNDER OPERATIONAL STRESSES AND LEAD TO FRAGMENTATION OF THE FLYWHEEL.
- Consequeces:
- Corrective action:
- THE MANUFACTURER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE ENGINE FLYWHEEL WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
- Notes:
- VEHICLE CATEGORY: TRUCKS.SYSTEM: ENGINE; FLYWHEEL.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: A BROKEN FLYWHEEL WOULD CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STOPFUNCTIONING. A DISABLED VEHICLE COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT ON THE ROAD.