THE CLUTCH MOUNTING HOLES WERE NOT DRILLED DEEP ENOUGH TO SECURE THE CLUTCH TO THE FLYWHEEL
— Recall Campaign #88E010000
THE CLUTCH MOUNTING HOLES WERE NOT DRILLED DEEP ENOUGH TO SECURE THE CLUTCH TO THE FLYWHEEL.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 260 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
88E010000
| Manufacturer: | Cummins, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | April 13, 1988 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 88E010000 |
| Units affected: | 260 |
- Description:
- THE CLUTCH MOUNTING HOLES WERE NOT DRILLED DEEP ENOUGH TO SECURE THE CLUTCH TO THE FLYWHEEL.
- Consequeces:
- THIS INADEQUATE DEPTH OF MOUNTING HOLES ALLOWS THEATTACHING CAPSCREWS TO BOTTOM OUT AND NOT COMPRESS THE LOCKWASHER OR SECURE THECLUTCH TO THE FLYWHEEL. THIS COULD RESULT IN THE CLUTCH SEPARATING FROM THEFLYWHEEL WHILE THE ENGINE IS OPERATING.
- Corrective action:
- RETAP ATTACHING HOLES TO PROPER DEPTH TO ADEQUATELY SECURE THE CLUTCH TO THE FLYWHEEL.
- Notes:
- VEHICLE CATEGORY: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS AND BUSES.