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1999 CATERPILLAR 3406E

1 recalls — 4 complaints — 11 TSBs

99E023000 Jul 29, 1999
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
Defect 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.
Consequence
INCREASED STEERING EFFORT CAN OCCUR.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL UPDATE THESE ENGINES WITH SOFTWARE CHANGES.
1,362 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: CATERPILLAR, INC.

Complaint Statistics

4 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL1
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION1
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL1
EQUIPMENT1
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL Mar 4, 2005
Incident date: Nov 29, 2004
FAULTY EQUIPMENT. *AK
EQUIPMENT Mar 4, 2005
Incident date: Nov 29, 2004
FAULTY EQUIPMENT. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL May 26, 2004
Incident date: Sep 26, 2003
THE CRANKSHAFT BROKE WHEN SLOWING FOR A SCALE HOUSE, LEAVING THE TRUCK DISABLED. THE TRUCK WAS TOWED TO A SHOP. THE CLUCH AND TRANSMISSION INPUT SHAFT HAD TO BE REPLACED. *JB
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION May 26, 2004
Incident date: Sep 26, 2003
THE CRANKSHAFT BROKE WHEN SLOWING FOR A SCALE HOUSE, LEAVING THE TRUCK DISABLED. THE TRUCK WAS TOWED TO A SHOP. THE CLUCH AND TRANSMISSION INPUT SHAFT HAD TO BE REPLACED. *JB

Technical Service Bulletins — 1999 CATERPILLAR 3406E

11 manufacturer communications from 5 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
350000 EQUIPMENT5
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING3
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL1
100000 POWER TRAIN1
060000 ENGINE (PWS)1
M012429800 Nov 10, 2020
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The new 571-9902 Cylinder Head Gasket kit has funnel seals that divert oil from the cylinder head back into the oil drain passage in the block. This oil diversion prevents oil from collecting between the cylinder block and the spacer plate
M012429800 Nov 10, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
The new 571-9902 Cylinder Head Gasket kit has funnel seals that divert oil from the cylinder head back into the oil drain passage in the block. This oil diversion prevents oil from collecting between the cylinder block and the spacer plate
CPI472310 Jul 17, 2020
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Reman has detected higher than expected warranty issues related to valve failures on C15/C18 cylinder heads. The goal of this project is to investigate and improve valve-related issues.
CPI472310 Jul 17, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
Reman has detected higher than expected warranty issues related to valve failures on C15/C18 cylinder heads. The goal of this project is to investigate and improve valve-related issues.
CPI472311 Jul 17, 2020
100000 POWER TRAIN
Reman has detected higher than expected cam bearing failures on C15/C18 cam bearings through warranty analysis. The goal of this project is to investigate and mitigate these failures.
CPI472311 Jul 17, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
Reman has detected higher than expected cam bearing failures on C15/C18 cam bearings through warranty analysis. The goal of this project is to investigate and mitigate these failures.
CPI472311 Jul 17, 2020
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Reman has detected higher than expected cam bearing failures on C15/C18 cam bearings through warranty analysis. The goal of this project is to investigate and mitigate these failures.
CPI472312 Jul 13, 2020
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Through warranty analysis, Reman has detected a higher than expected failure rate on C15/C18 heads through head cracking. The goal of this project is to evaluate and address the root causes of head cracking.
CPI472312 Jul 13, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
Through warranty analysis, Reman has detected a higher than expected failure rate on C15/C18 heads through head cracking. The goal of this project is to evaluate and address the root causes of head cracking.
REHS-1572-02 Apr 15, 2014
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
CATERPILLAR: INFORMATION PROVIDED REGARDING THE CRITERIA OF REPLACING THE CAMSHAFT IN 3406E, C15, C-15 AND C-16 ENGINES. *PE
REHS-1572-02 Apr 15, 2014
350000 EQUIPMENT
CATERPILLAR: INFORMATION PROVIDED REGARDING THE CRITERIA OF REPLACING THE CAMSHAFT IN 3406E, C15, C-15 AND C-16 ENGINES. *PE

NHTSA Safety Investigations — CATERPILLAR 3406E

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

PE04046 Opened: Jun 4, 2004 — Closed: Oct 29, 2004
PE — Closed — Model Year: 1999
CRANKSHAFT FAILURES
THE PE WAS OPENED BASED ON REPORTS OF FAILING CRANKSHAFTS ON HEAVY TRUCK ENGINESS AND A RELATED SERVICE LETTER (PS50663) ISSUED BY CATERPILLAR.THE SERVICE LETTER MAKES AVAILABLE A PHASED-IN EXTENDED WARRANTY FOR A REPLACEMENT CRANKSHAFT, BASED ON MILEAGE.ODI IS CONCERNED THAT A FAILED CRANKSHAFT MAY... Read more

CATERPILLAR 3406E — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the CATERPILLAR 3406E across all model years (1998–1999).

2 Total Recalls
4 Total Complaints
1 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

CATERPILLAR 3406E — Year by Year

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

Year Recalls Complaints
1999 (current) 1 4
1998 1 0 View

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