NHTSA recall 86E014000 · Equipment
Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Diesel
Reported Jun 9, 19861,977 vehicles affectedGENERAL MOTORS CORP.Built Sep 1, 1984 – Feb 1, 1986
The defect
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.
The remedy
All engines will be inspected and corrected where necessary.