NHTSA recall 91E030000 · Equipment
Equipment › Electrical
Reported Jan 19, 1991463 vehicles affectedWESTINGHOUSE ELEC. CORP.Built Jan 1, 1987 – Jan 1, 1991
The defect
The material used in the pawl and shaft of the two top locking mechanisms in container clip-on diesel sets does not have adequate tensile strength or was not properly heat treated, and could cause the pawl and shaft to fracture.
The risk
Fracture of shaft while generator IS in use may causeflying debris and result in injury to anyone in vicinity.
The remedy
Replace the cast iron shafts with forged steel shafts.