Recalls: 1998 - CATERPILLAR - 3116

• NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 99E021000 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
  Recall Date: 07/01/1999

  Summary:
  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 ENGINE SPEED INSTABILITY.
  
  Manufacturer that filed the Recall:
  CATERPILLAR INC.
  
  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.