OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
86E014000
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:diesel
Reported Jun 9, 1986 · GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Summary
THE DETROIT DIESEL ALLISON ENGINES 6V-92 AND 8V-92 WERE EQUIPPED WITH FAST IDLE AIR CYLINDERS, WHICH WERE IMPROPERLY ASSEMBLED. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THE IMPROPERLY ASSEMBLED UNITS COULD CAUSE THE FAST IDLE AIR CYLINDER ASSEMBLY TO BEND OR BREAK. THIS WOULD CAUSE ERRATIC ENGINE SPEED OR INABILITY TO SHUT DOWN THE ENGINE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Consequence
Not supplied in the source record.
Remedy
ALL ENGINES WILL BE INSPECTED AND CORRECTED WHERE NECESSARY.
Notes
VEHICLE CATEGORY: TRUCKS AND BUSES, EQUIPPED WITH DIESEL ENGINE 6V-92 OR 8V-92. SYSTEM: FAST IDLE AIR CYLINDER.
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