GMC · Canada · Mod
GMC Bruin, Brigadier +4 more: Engine
Affects GMC Bruin, Brigadier, Astro, Bison, Titan, General · 1983 — about 3 vehicles.
The hazard
On certain trucks, the turbocharger compressor housings are metallurgically low in strength. Under operating conditions involving excessive engine spped, the turbocharger could overspeed and cause the compressor wheel to disintegrate. If this were to occur, the compressor housing might not contain teh disintegrating pieces. Flying pieces of debris could cause injuries to people in or nearby the vehicle.
What to do
Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational