The issue
THE CUMMINS MODEL 1988NT ENGINES ON THESE VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH POTENTIALLY DEFECTIVE OIL COOLER GASKETS. RUPTURE OF A GASKET COULD RESULT IN OIL BEING SPRAYED ONTO HOT EXHAUST SYSTEM PARTS CREATING THE POSSIBILITY OF A FIRE. CORRECTION: GASKETS WILL BE REPLACED WITH IMPROVED STEEL CORE GASKETS.
Description (français)
Des joints de radiateur d'huile défectueux ont été installés sur les moteurs Cummins modèle 1988NT qui équipent ces véhicules. La rupture d'un joint peut entraîner la projection d'huile qui risque de s'enflammer sur les parties chaudes du circuit d'échappement.
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Vehicles covered
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Kenworth C.O.E. | 1987, 1988 |
| Kenworth Conventional | 1987, 1988 |