Recalls › 83E002000

NHTSA recall 83E002000 · Equipment

Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator

Reported Jan 17, 19834,416 vehicles affectedSEALCO AIR CONTROLS, INC.Built Mar 1, 1980 – May 1, 1981

The defect

Certain air starter valves could contain an internal component (rubber shuttle) which may become damaged during normal operation. Vehicle engine may start spontaneously. Valve may exhaust slower than normal or may not exhaust all of the outlet pressure.

The remedy

Manufacturer will replace valve or provide a kit to rebuild the valve. Manufacturer will not reimburse for repairs other than the faulty part.

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Vehicles in this recall

Notes

Vehicle category: trucks and buses.system: electrical; ignition; air starter valve.consequences of defect: engine may start without attendance and could cause anaccident or could be stolen.