OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
83E013000
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:other Fuel Types:turbo/supercharger
Reported Sep 19, 1983 · DETROIT DIESEL CORP.
Summary
THE TURBO CHARGER HOUSING MAY NOT BE STRONG ENOUGH TO CONTAIN THE FRAGMENTS IF THE ROTOR WHEEL SHOULD DISINTERGRATE. THE WHEEL MAY HAVE SHATTERED UNDER CERTAIN OPERATING CONDITIONS WHICH PRODUCE OVER-SPEED OF THE ROTOR.
Consequence
Not supplied in the source record.
Remedy
ALL RECALLED TURBO CHARGERS WILL BE REPLACED BY DETROIT DIESEL SERVICE OUTLETS FOR ALL TRUCK EQUIPMENT MANUFACUTURERS, AT NO COST TO OWNERS.
Notes
VEHICLE CATEGORY: HEAVY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH DETROIT DIESEL ALLISON ENGINES,MODEL 6V92T.SYSTEM: ENGINE; TURBO CHARGER; AIR RESEARCH MODEL TP-15.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF THE HOUSING PROVED INADEQUATE TO CONTAIN THE HIGHSPEED FRAGMENTS, THEY COULD CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY TO VEHICLE OCCUPANTS ORBYSTANDERS.
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