NHTSA recall 90E024000 · Equipment
Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Caterpillar 3116
Reported Aug 1, 199011,000 vehicles affectedCATERPILLAR TRACTOR CO.Built Apr 1, 1988 – Jul 1, 1990
The defect
Incorrect torque on the governor input assembly could cause it to loosen and back out, interfering with the governor housing operation. Also the torsion spring on the accelerator input was installed incorrectly and could dislodge, preventing the governor and accelerator from properly controlling the engine speed.
The risk
Without governor operation, the driver could overspeed the engine, causing loss of control of vehicle speed.
The remedy
Assure proper assembly and torque on 8c8580 bolt, and proper installation of 7w9526 torsion spring.