Defect Description For Recall
Equipment Description: Electronically Unit Injected Diesel Engines Used In Combination With Eaton 10 And 18 Speed Autoshift Transmissions. The Engines Can Stall Because Of Software Problems.
Make Of Vehicle
CATERPILLAR
Model Of Vehicle
3406E
Year
1999
Recall Campaign Number
99E023000
Component Description
Electrical System:Ignition:Module
Effect Of Defect
Increased Steering Effort Can Occur.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Update These Engines With Software Changes.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Caterpillar, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
19990630
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
1362
Date Owners Notified
19990917
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Caterpillar, Inc.
Date Report Received
19990729