Caterpillar, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #82E018000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 82E018000 by Caterpillar, Inc.. Includes 272 affected units, FUEL:FUEL TANK:AUXILLARY, component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

A possibility exists on the involved vehicles, that due to vibrations generated by the truck, the fuel filter"s top connector may break from the bottom of the fuel tank due to metal fatigue. This failure allows the diesel ignition improver to spray out fuel.

Corrective Action

The dealer will inspect and, if necessary, remove the filters from the tank and install a flexible hose from the bottom of the tank to the filter.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 82E018000

Manufacturer: Caterpillar, Inc.

Report Received Date: 1982-09-20T00:00:00

Subject: Fuel:fuel tank:auxillary

Component: Fuel System, Gasoline

Potentially Affected Units: 272

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect Summary: A possibility exists on the involved vehicles, that due to vibrations generated by the truck, the fuel filter"s top connector may break from the bottom of the fuel tank due to metal fatigue. This failure allows the diesel ignition improver to spray out fuel.

Consequence Summary: N/A

Corrective Action: The dealer will inspect and, if necessary, remove the filters from the tank and install a flexible hose from the bottom of the tank to the filter.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-hi7z_kyrw-kjam

NHTSA ID: 82E018000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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