Safety Recall NHTSA · 86E014000 Reported June 9, 1986

Engine:diesel

Gm Products Div. Gm Corp. · Engine And Engine Cooling · 1,977 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
86E014000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
Engine And Engine Cooling
Vehicles Affected
1,977
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
June 9, 1986

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

All engines will be inspected and corrected where necessary.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Gm Products Div. Gm Corp. dealer and reference recall ID 86E014000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 86E014000

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

What is recall 86E014000?

NHTSA recall 86E014000 was issued by Gm Products Div. Gm Corp. on June 9, 1986. It addresses: Engine:diesel. The recall affects approximately 1,977 vehicles, with the defect involving the Engine And Engine Cooling component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Gm Products Div. Gm Corp. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 86E014000 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.