DETROIT DIESEL CORP.: Safety Recalls in 1983

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by DETROIT DIESEL CORP. in 1983. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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September 19, 1983

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

FUEL:TURBO CHARGER

THE TURBO CHARGER HOUSING MAY NOT BE STRONG ENOUGH TO CONTAIN THE FRAGMENTS IF THE ROTOR WHEEL SHOULD DISINTERGRATE. THE WHEEL MAY HAVE SHATTERED UNDER CERTAIN OPERATING CONDITIONS WHICH PRODUCE OVER-SPEED OF THE ROTOR.

NHTSA ID: 83E013000

Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

# of Units Affected: 124

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

ALL RECALLED TURBO CHARGERS WILL BE REPLACED BY DETROIT DIESEL SERVICE OUTLETS FOR ALL TRUCK EQUIPMENT MANUFACUTURERS, AT NO COST TO OWNERS.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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