Recall 99E023000: Electrical System, Ignition, Module

NHTSA recall 99E023000 · announced July 29, 1999 · Caterpillar · 1,362 units affected

The problem

EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: ELECTRONICALLY UNIT INJECTED DIESEL ENGINES USED IN COMBINATION WITH EATON 10 AND 18 SPEED AUTOSHIFT TRANSMISSIONS. THE ENGINES CAN STALL BECAUSE OF SOFTWARE PROBLEMS.

The risk

INCREASED STEERING EFFORT CAN OCCUR.

What to do

DEALERS WILL UPDATE THESE ENGINES WITH SOFTWARE CHANGES.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 17, 1999. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CATERPILLAR AT 1-309-675-5658.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.