Caterpillar, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #83E020000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 83E020000 by Caterpillar, Inc.. Includes 112 affected units, ENGINE:DIESEL, component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Shield over the governor flyweights may detatch from carrier and interfere with movement of the weights and governor linkage. The vehicle operator may not be able to shift into gear selected or to prevent engine over-speed.

Corrective Action

Shields found to be cracked will be replaced and staked at four points. Others will be staked at two additional points, making a total of four.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 83E020000

Manufacturer: Caterpillar, Inc.

Report Received Date: 1983-11-23T00:00:00

Subject: Engine:diesel

Component: Engine And Engine Cooling

Potentially Affected Units: 112

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect Summary: Shield over the governor flyweights may detatch from carrier and interfere with movement of the weights and governor linkage. The vehicle operator may not be able to shift into gear selected or to prevent engine over-speed.

Consequence Summary: N/A

Corrective Action: Shields found to be cracked will be replaced and staked at four points. Others will be staked at two additional points, making a total of four.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-d3yp.tfdn-fy7t

NHTSA ID: 83E020000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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