NHTSA recall 85E003000 · Equipment
Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system
Reported Jan 18, 1985389 vehicles affectedHAYDEN-UTEXBuilt Jul 1, 1984 – Nov 1, 1984
The defect
Leakage could occur under combinations of temperature, pressure and vibration extremes when starting or operating the vehicle. consequence of defect: the engine coolant flowing through the aftercooler tubes can, under the conditions stated, crack or break and allow coolant into the engine cylinders, or force air into the coolant system. This could result in major engine failure.
The remedy
New aftercooler and gasket set will replace the present aftercooler.