THE ENGINE OIL COOLER GASKET MAY FAIL AND ALLOW OIL TO LEAK INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT
— Recall Campaign #88E015000
THE ENGINE OIL COOLER GASKET MAY FAIL AND ALLOW OIL TO LEAK INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 16,500 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
88E015000
| Manufacturer: | Cummins, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | June 06, 1988 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 88E015000 |
| Units affected: | 16,500 |
- Description:
- THE ENGINE OIL COOLER GASKET MAY FAIL AND ALLOW OIL TO LEAK INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
- Consequeces:
- DURING HIGH TEMPERATURE ENGINE OPERATION, LOSS OFLUBRICANT MAY OCCUR RAPIDLY AND LEAD TO ENGINE DAMAGE OR FIRE RESULTING FROM THELUBRICATING OIL SPRAYED FROM THE GASKET RUPTURE ONTO THE HOT EXHAUST SYSTEM.
- Corrective action:
- INSTALLATION OF A NEW TYPE GASKET WITH A STEEL CORE.
- Notes:
- SYSTEM: LUBRICATION/ENGINE.VEHICLE CATEGORY: HEAVY TRUCKS.