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October 13th, 1983
Recalled Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO-CHARGER
Recall Date
October 13th, 1983
Units Effected
124
NHTSA Campaign Number: 83E013000
Manufacturer: DETROIT DIESEL CORP.
Date of Owner Notification: September 16th, 1983

Defect 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.

Corrective Summary:
ALL RECALLED TURBO CHARGERS WILL BE REPLACED BY DETROIT DIESEL SERVICE OUTLETS FOR ALL TRUCK EQUIPMENT MANUFACUTURERS, AT NO COST TO OWNERS.

Recall 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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