Defect Description For Recall
Model No.: 3126E Hydraulically Controlled Electronically Actuated Unit Injected Diesel Eingines With High Efficiency Pumps (Hep8) Produced By Caterpillar Between June And September 2002 For Use On Medium Duty On-Highway Engines. The Pump Components May Experience A High Pressure Seal Failure Which Can Result In A Short Period Of Rough Running And Subsequent Engine Stall Due To A Loss Of InjeCTIon Actuation Pressure.
Make Of Vehicle
CATERPILLAR
Model Of Vehicle
3116
Year
1996
Recall Campaign Number
02E058000
Component Description
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump
Effect Of Defect
Once Engine Stall Occurs The Engine Cannot Be Restarted, Which May Result In A Situation Where A Vehicle Crash Could Occur.
Fix Defect
Owner Notification Began December 23, 2002. Owners Who Take Their Vehicles To An Authorized Dealer On An Agreed Upon Service Date And Do Not Receive The Free Remedy Within A Reasonable Time Should Contact Caterpillar At 1-800-447-4986.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Caterpillar, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
2636
Date Owners Notified
20021223
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Caterpillar, Inc.
Date Report Received
20021115