GM PRODUCTS DIV. GM CORP.: Safety Recalls in 1986

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by GM PRODUCTS DIV. GM CORP. in 1986. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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1985

1986

June 9, 1986

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

ENGINE:DIESEL

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.

NHTSA ID: 86E014000

Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

# of Units Affected: 1,977

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

ALL ENGINES WILL BE INSPECTED AND CORRECTED WHERE NECESSARY.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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