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1996 CATERPILLAR 3116

2 recalls — 0 complaints

02E058000 Nov 15, 2002
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Defect Description
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 ... Read more
Consequence
ONCE ENGINE STALL OCCURS THE ENGINE CANNOT BE RESTARTED, WHICH MAY RESULT IN A SITUATION WHERE A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR.
Remedy
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.
2,636 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: CATERPILLAR, INC.
99E021000 Jun 23, 1999
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
Defect Description
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 ENGI... Read more
Consequence
IF NOT IDENTIFIED AND CORRECTED, ENGINE SPEED CONTROL COULD BE LOST DUE TO RIVET DISENGAGEMENT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE CONTROL ASSEMBLY AND REPLACED IF NECESSARY.
33,700 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: CATERPILLAR, INC.

No complaints found for this vehicle.

CATERPILLAR 3116 — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the CATERPILLAR 3116 across all model years (1988–1998).

7 Total Recalls
0 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

CATERPILLAR 3116 — Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
1998 1 0 View
1997 1 0 View
1996 (current) 2 0
1990 1 0 View
1989 1 0 View
1988 1 0 View

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