Safety Recall NHTSA · 86E003000 Reported January 22, 1986

Engine:pulley:crankshaft

Q: What is recall 86E003000?

NHTSA recall 86E003000 was issued by Cummins, Inc. on January 22, 1986. It addresses: Engine:pulley:crankshaft. The recall affects approximately 15 vehicles , with the defect involving the Engine And Engine Cooling component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Cummins, Inc. · Engine And Engine Cooling · 15 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

86E003000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Cummins, Inc.

Component

Engine And Engine Cooling

Vehicles Affected

Recall Type

Equipment

Report Received

January 22, 1986

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

Replace with new crankshaft vibration damper.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Cummins, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 86E003000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 86E003000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 86E003000?

NHTSA recall 86E003000 was issued by Cummins, Inc. on January 22, 1986. It addresses: Engine:pulley:crankshaft. The recall affects approximately 15 vehicles, with the defect involving the Engine And Engine Cooling component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Cummins, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 86E003000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.