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Canada · Vehicle recall 1999-168

Caterpillar 3116 Engine (1996–1998) recall

Sept. 20, 1999 · Engine

Recall number
1999-168
Recall date
Sept. 20, 1999
Category
Equipment
System
Engine
Notice type
Safety, manufacturer
Units affected in Canada
1,900
Manufacturer recall number
P11419

What Transport Canada says

The rivet that retains the governor link to the rack bar can become loose. A loose rivet can result in rivet wear which in turn can result in poor engine performance symptoms including: low idle instability, engine dying form low idle or engine surge under operational loads. Correction: Control assembly will be inspected and replaced if necessary.

Vehicles in this recall

Make and modelModel years
Caterpillar 3116 Engine1996, 1997, 1998

Source: Transport Canada, Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database (Open Government Licence – Canada). Read the official record.

This page shows Transport Canada's published recall record. A recall applies only to the vehicles in it: check your VIN with the manufacturer or Transport Canada to see whether yours is included and still needs the repair.