Cummins, Inc.: Safety Recalls in 1986

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 2 safety recalls made by Cummins, Inc. in 1986. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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January 22, 1986

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

ENGINE:PULLEY:CRANKSHAFT

DUE TO INADEQUATE BONDING, THE CRANKSHAFT VIBRATION DAMPER ASSEMBLY COULD SEPARATE. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THE CRANKSHAFT VIBRATION DAMPER ASSEMBLY COULD SEPARATE UPON FAILURE OF THE BONDING AGENT AND BECOME A PROJECTILE. THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT MAY CONTAIN THE PROJECTILE. HOWEVER, IF THE HOOD IS OPEN, THE PROJECTILE MAY SERIOUSLY INJURY ANYONE NEAR THE TRUCK.

NHTSA ID: 86E003000

Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

# of Units Affected: 15

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

REPLACE WITH NEW CRANKSHAFT VIBRATION DAMPER.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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January 22, 1986

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

FUEL:THROTTLE LINKAGES:ACCELERATOR:FLEXIBLE

ACCELERATOR CONTROL SYSTEM FAILED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 124, WHICH REQUIRES THAT WHEN THE THROTTLE LINKAGE FAILS, THE ENGINE SPEED RETURNS TO IDLE. THE SECONDARY THROTTLE LEVER RETURN SPRING AND MOUNTING BRACKET WERE OMITTED DURING ENGINE TO CHASSIS ASSEMBLY. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: SHOULD THE MAIN THROTTLE SPRING BREAK DURING OPERATION THE THROTTLE COULD REMAIN OPEN RESULTING IN A RUNAWAY ENGINE WITH POSSIBLE CRASH.

NHTSA ID: 86E002000

Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

# of Units Affected: 406

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

INSTALL SECONDARY SPRING AND BRACKET ON ALL SUSPECTED ENGINES.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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