Defect Description For Recall
Equipment Description: 8.1 Liter Compressed Natural Gas (Cng) Engines. The Electronic Control Module (Ecm) In These Engines Contain A Manufacturing Defect Which Results In Intermittent Electrical Contact And Causes Incorrect Electronic Signals To Be Sent To The Engine Throttle Control.
Make Of Vehicle
JOHN DEERE
Model Of Vehicle
ENGINE
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
97E010000
Component Description
Fuel System, Other
Effect Of Defect
This Condition Can Create The Potential For Sudden Acceleration Or Deceleration Of The Engine Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Install A New, Improved Ecm And Associated Hardware. However, Due To The Potential Serious Consequences, All Buses Powered By These Cng Engines Must Be Immediately Removed From Service.
Vehicle Manufacturer
John Deere
Start Of Manufacture
19951101
End Of Manufacture
19970228
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
198
Date Owners Notified
19970402
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
John Deere
Date Report Received
19970402