EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: ELECTRONICALLY UNIT INJECTED DIESEL ENGINES USED IN COMBINATION WITH EATON 10
— Recall Campaign #99E023000
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.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 1,362 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
99E023000
| Manufacturer: | Caterpillar, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | July 29, 1999 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 99E023000 |
| Units affected: | 1,362 |
- Description:
- 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.
- Consequeces:
- INCREASED STEERING EFFORT CAN OCCUR.
- Corrective action:
- DEALERS WILL UPDATE THESE ENGINES WITH SOFTWARE CHANGES.
- Notes:
- OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 17, 1999. 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 1-309-675-5658.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).