Defect Description For Recall
Equipment Description: Mechanically Unit Injected Diesel Engines. The Governor Of The Engine Controls The Unit Injector Fueling By Way Of A Control Assembly. In This Assembly, A Link To The Governor Is Joined To The Control Rod Using A Rivet. This Rivet Can Loosen And Then Wear Resulting In Engine Speed Instability.
Make Of Vehicle
CATERPILLAR
Model Of Vehicle
3116
Year
1996
Recall Campaign Number
99E021000
Component Description
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Diesel
Effect Of Defect
If Not Identified And Corrected, Engine Speed Control Could Be Lost Due To Rivet Disengagement.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Inspect The Control Assembly And Replaced If Necessary.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Caterpillar, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
19960401
End Of Manufacture
19980331
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
33700
Date Owners Notified
19990809
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Caterpillar, Inc.
Date Report Received
19990623