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Caterpillar Engine And Engine Cooling recall
Recalled September 13, 1977 · NHTSA recall 77E020000 · Caterpillar
Remedy
DEALER WILL INSTALL AN IMPROVED SEAT ASSEMBLY AND GUIDES, WITHOUT CHARGE.
Units
400 units
Description
THE TOP END OF THE MAIN SPRING THAT CONTROLS THE GOVERNOR IN THE SPEED CONTROL IS POSITIONED BY A TWO-PIECE SEAT. THE INSIDE OF THIS SEAT CAN WEAR AND CAUSE THE SLEEVE PORTION OF THE SEAT TO SEPARATE FROM THE WASHER PORTION. CONSEQUENTLY, THE SLEEVE CAN DROP DOWN AND LOCK THE FUEL RACK IN THE FULLY OPEN POSITION, CAUSING ENGINE OVERSPEED.
What to do
DEALER WILL INSTALL AN IMPROVED SEAT ASSEMBLY AND GUIDES, WITHOUT CHARGE.
Product
Caterpillar CATERPILLAR
Manufacturer(s)
Caterpillar, Inc.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →