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1982 CATERPILLAR CATERPILLAR

0 recalls — 0 complaints — 4 TSBs

No recalls found for this vehicle.

No complaints found for this vehicle.

Technical Service Bulletins — 1982 CATERPILLAR CATERPILLAR

4 manufacturer communications from 3 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
350000 EQUIPMENT1
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY1
030000 BRAKES (PWS)1
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER1
IK0400125 Jul 17, 2015
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
NAVISTAR: VARIOUS TYPES NAVISTAR VEHICLES WILL BE RECEIVING UPDATES ON THE REAR S CAM TUBE/ BRACKET PARTS. *TA UPDATED 9/10/15 *CN
REHS-9187 Jun 18, 2014
350000 EQUIPMENT
CATERPILLAR: PROCEDURE INFORMATION ON ADDING/INSTALLING SUPPORT BRACKETS, TO BOTTOM OF HOOD, TO PREVENT CRACKING. *PE UPDATED 10/21/14. *PE
REHS-9187 Jun 18, 2014
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
CATERPILLAR: PROCEDURE INFORMATION ON ADDING/INSTALLING SUPPORT BRACKETS, TO BOTTOM OF HOOD, TO PREVENT CRACKING. *PE UPDATED 10/21/14. *PE
No comms 2022-01 Jan 6, 2022
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
There are no Manufacturer Communications in accordance with 49 CFR 579.5 to report for January 2022 for Caterpillar, Inc.

NHTSA Safety Investigations — CATERPILLAR CATERPILLAR

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

PE99032 Opened: May 5, 1999 — Closed: Jun 23, 1999
PE — Closed
Uncontrolled Engine Speed
On April 21, 1999, a local school bus fleet administrator contacted ODI alleging that one of their buses was involved in an engine run-away incident.After inspecting the bus and finding the governor link separated from the track bar due to a retaining rivet failure, ODI interviewed the driver.She cl... Read more
EA88012 Opened: Jan 4, 1988 — Closed: Apr 1, 1988
EA — Closed — Model Year: 1982
SHUTOFF SOLENOID
SUMMARY OF INFORMATION FROM MANUFACTURER:THE EFFECT OF THIS FAILURE ONTHE USER IS THAT OF A SIGNIFICANT NUISANCE.IF AN ENGINE SHUTS DOWN,NEITHER THE CONTROLLABILITY OF THE MOVING VEHICLE NOR THE CAPABILITY TOBRING IT TO A STOP IS MATERIALLY AFFECTED AND CATERPILLAR DOES NOT FEELTHAT AN ENGINE SHUTDO... Read more

CATERPILLAR CATERPILLAR — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the CATERPILLAR CATERPILLAR across all model years.

3 Total Recalls
6 Total Complaints
2 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
2 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

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