OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL

86E027000

Electrical System:starter Assembly:solenoid

Reported Sep 8, 1986 · UNITED TECHNOLOGIES AUTO.

Summary

IN SOME CASES THE STARTER SOLENOIDS CONTACT GAP, WHICH ENERGIZES THE STARTER, IS LESS THAN THE MINIMUM ALLOWED. THIS CAUSES THE STARTER TO BE ACTIVATED WITH NO ACTION FROM THE OPERATOR. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: WITH THE ABOVE CONDITION PRESENT AND THE TRANSMISSION IN GEAR, THE STARTER MOTOR CAN BE INADVERTENTLY ACTIVATED, CAUSING UNEXPECTED VEHICLE MOVEMENT AND RESULTING IN POSSIBLE PERSONEL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.

Consequence

Not supplied in the source record.

Remedy

ALL SOLENOIDS WILL BE REPLACED WITH US MADE SOLENOIDS.

Notes

SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL /STARTER RELAY.VEHICLE CATEGORY: AFTERMARKET ITEM, ALL TYPE OF VEHICLES.

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