Volvo Trucks North America | NHTSA Recall #99V187001

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 99V187001 by Volvo Trucks North America. Includes 162 affected units, VOLVO TRUCKS/CATERPILLAR/DIESEL ENGINE, component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with caterpillar 3116 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.

Corrective Action

Caterpillar is conducting the notification and remedy for this recall. dealers will inspect the control assembly and replaced if necessary.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 99V187001

Manufacturer: Volvo Trucks North America

Report Received Date: 1999-06-23T00:00:00

Subject: Volvo trucks/caterpillar/diesel engine

Component: Engine And Engine Cooling

Potentially Affected Units: 162

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with caterpillar 3116 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.

Consequence Summary: If not identified and corrected, engine speed control could be lost due to rivet disengagement.

Corrective Action: Caterpillar is conducting the notification and remedy for this recall. dealers will inspect the control assembly and replaced if necessary.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-yhsm_dqyp_udne

NHTSA ID: 99V187001

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Created At: 1741512641

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Updated At: 1741512641

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