DUE TO INADEQUATE BONDING, THE CRANKSHAFT VIBRATION DAMPER ASSEMBLY COULD SEPARATE
— Recall Campaign #86E003000
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.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 15 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
86E003000
| Manufacturer: | Cummins, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | January 22, 1986 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 86E003000 |
| Units affected: | 15 |
- 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.
- Consequeces:
- Corrective action:
- REPLACE WITH NEW CRANKSHAFT VIBRATION DAMPER.
- Notes:
- SYSTEM: ENGINE/CRANKSHAFT.VEHICLE CATEGORY: TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH THIS 8.3 LITER, C SERIES ENGINE.