OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL

82E007000

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine

Reported Jan 29, 1982 · CUMMINS ENGINE CO.

Summary

IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE WALL THICKNESS OF THE ENGINE MOUNTING PAD IS OUTSIDE OF DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS. IF THIS CONDITION EXISTS, FAILURE OF THE MOUNTING PAD IN A BUS APPLICATION COULD CAUSE THE ENGINE TO FALL TO THE ROADWAY.

Consequence

Not supplied in the source record.

Remedy

ALL SUSPECT CYLINDER BLOCKS FOUND TO CONTAIN THE DEFECT WILL BE MODIFIED AS GOOD ENGINEERING DICTATES, UNTIL NEW CYLINDER BLOCKS CAN BE INSTALLED.

Notes

VEHICLE CATEGORY: BUSES EQUIPPED WITH CUMMINS ENGINES.SYSTEM: ENGINE; CYLINDER BLOCK MOUNTS, PART NO. 188980.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF THE ENGINE FALLS, THE FUEL, LUBE OIL, COOLANT ANDPOWER STEERING LINES WILL BE SEVERED. THIS COULD CAUSE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROLAND AN ACCIDENT. THE ENGINE, LYING IN THE ROADWAY, COULD ALSO CAUSE AN ACCIDENTINVOLVING OTHER VEHICLES.

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