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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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