What Transport Canada published
- Recall number
- 1999168
- Recall date
- 20 September 1999
- Make
- Caterpillar
- Models
- 3116 Engine
- Model years
- 1996 to 1998
- Vehicle class
- Equipment
- System
- Engine
- Raised as
- Safety Mfr
- Vehicles affected
- 1,900
- Register
- Canada — Transport Canada, Vehicle Recalls Database
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.
The wording above is the department's own, as it stood in the monthly file this site last read. Vehicle counts are the sum of the counts published for each make and model the recall covers. To act on a recall, use the official notice: Transport Canada recall 1999168.