Allison Transmission, Inc.: Safety Recalls in 1981

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 2 safety recalls made by Allison Transmission, Inc. in 1981. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.
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December 2, 1981
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

ENGINE:DIESEL

THESE ENGINES HAVE AN ENGINE SPEED GOVERNOR WITH A LINKAGE LOCK THAT MAY LOOSEN OR COMPLETELY SEPARATE.
NHTSA ID: 81E002000
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
# of Units Affected: 20,156
Consequence Summary:
Corrective Action:
A NEW GOVERNOR LINKAGE LOCK WILL BE INSTALLED. THIS REPAIR IS TO BE DONE AT THE SAME TIME AS THE REPAIR FOR CAMPAIGN 80C-3.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
December 2, 1981
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

ENGINE:DIESEL

IF EXCESS COMBUSTIBLE FLUIDS SUCH AS DIESEL FUEL OR LUBRICATION OIL BUILD UP IN THESE ENGINES, THE EXCESS FLUID CAN BE CARRIED INTO THE INTAKE SYSTEM THROUGH A VALVE.
NHTSA ID: 81E001000
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
# of Units Affected: 20,156
Consequence Summary:
Corrective Action:
THE CRANKCASE DEPRESSION REGULATOR VALVE WILL BE REPLACED WITH A ROAD DRAFT TUBE. THIS REPAIR IS TO BE DONE AT THE SAME TIME AS THE REPAIR FOR CAMPAIGN 80C-4.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No