John Deere 8.1L Natural Gas Engine Turbocharger Recall
Deere & Company is recalling certain 8.1-liter compressed natural gas engines due to potential turbocharger failures that may cause smoke, fire, and stalling.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The source text explicitly states that the defect may result in fire and stalling, which aligns with the rubric criteria for 'Severe' severity involving significant injury or property-damage reports/risks.
Plain-English summary
Deere & Company is recalling certain John Deere 8.1-liter compressed natural gas engines, model number 6081HFN04, manufactured from June 2002 through January 2008. The recall involves a potential failure within the engine turbocharger, specifically the turbine or compressor wheel. Such failures can result in subsequent damage to the engine and/or an oil leak.
The consequence of a turbine or compressor wheel failure may include smoke, fire, and stalling. The remedy for this recall is expected to become available in March 2013. Notification to vehicle manufacturers began on September 5, 2012. Customers may contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.safercar.gov for more information.
The recalled product
- Product
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER recall
- Manufacturer
- DEERE & COMPANY
- Category
- Vehicle — Engine Component
- Affected units
- 661
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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