1996 Caterpillar 3116
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1996 Caterpillar 3116. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
2 recalls name the 1996 Caterpillar 3116. Newest first.
Model no.: 3126e hydraulically controlled electronically actuated unit injected diesel eingines with high efficiency pumps (HEP8) produced by caterpillar between june and september 2002 for use on medium duty on-highway engines. the pump components may experience a high pressure seal failure which can result in a short period of rough running and…
Risk and remedy
Risk
Once engine stall occurs the engine cannot be restarted, which may result in a situation where a vehicle crash could occur.
Remedy
Owner notification began december 23, 2002. 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 1-800-447-4986.
Equipment description: 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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If not identified and corrected, engine speed control could be lost due to rivet disengagement.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the control assembly and replaced if necessary.
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