1999 Caterpillar 3406E
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
1 recall names the 1999 Caterpillar 3406E. Newest first.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Increased steering effort can occur.
Remedy
Dealers will update these engines with software changes.
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Crankshaft failures
The pe was opened based on reports of failing crankshafts on heavy truck enginess and a related service letter (ps50663) issued by caterpillar.the service letter makes available a phased-in extended warranty for a replacement crankshaft, based on mileage.odi IS concerned that a failed crankshaft mayresult in a…
The pe was opened based on reports of failing crankshafts on heavy truck enginess and a related service letter (ps50663) issued by caterpillar.the service letter makes available a phased-in extended warranty for a replacement crankshaft, based on mileage.odi IS concerned that a failed crankshaft mayresult in a disabled (stalled) 80,000 pound vehicle.odi also has concerns about vehicle control, given that the power steering pump may be disabled, in the event of an engine shut down.during the pe it was discovered that at least some of the engines may continue to operate, but with dramatically reduced power and possible adverse affects on vehicle (steering) control.odi IS concerned that the engine's high failure rate will continue to increase with time in service.odi IS aware that many of the engines are reaching the point of being overhauled, however, it IS unknown what affect this will have on identifying potential future crankshaft failures.caterpillar has determined the root cause of the crankshaft failures to be grinder burn,whichresults in a crack at the # 1 or # 6 connecting rod fillet. This crack IS not visible during a visual inspection of the crankshaft.in summary, a heavy vehicle with limited or no mobility and possibly compromised steering control IS of concern to odi and more so if hazerdous materials are being transported.therefore, odi has upgraded this investigation to gain a full understanding of the safety impact on vehicle operation. Odi will be contacting fleets and vehicle manufacturers during the engineering analysis.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10183619The new 571-9902 Cylinder Head Gasket kit has funnel seals that divert oil from the cylinder head back into the oil drain passage in the block. This oil diversion prevents oil from collecting between the cylinder block and the spacer plate gasket (shim gasket).
- 10178158Through warranty analysis, Reman has detected a higher than expected failure rate on C15/C18 heads through head cracking. The goal of this project is to evaluate and address the root causes of head cracking.
- 10178156Reman has detected higher than expected cam bearing failures on C15/C18 cam bearings through warranty analysis. The goal of this project is to investigate and mitigate these failures.
- 10178155Reman has detected higher than expected warranty issues related to valve failures on C15/C18 cylinder heads. The goal of this project is to investigate and improve valve-related issues.
- 10055666Caterpillar: information provided regarding the criteria of replacing the camshaft in 3406e, C15, C-15 and C-16 engines.
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