John Deere Fuel System, Other recall

Recalled April 2, 1997 · NHTSA recall 97E010000 · John Deere

Hazard

THIS CONDITION CAN CREATE THE POTENTIAL FOR SUDDEN ACCELERATION OR DECELERATION OF THE ENGINE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW, IMPROVED ECM AND ASSOCIATED HARDWARE. HOWEVER, DUE TO THE POTENTIAL SERIOUS CONSEQUENCES, ALL BUSES POWERED BY THESE CNG ENGINES MUST BE IMMEDIATELY REMOVED FROM SERVICE.

Units

198 units

Description

EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: 8.1 LITER COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG) ENGINES. THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE (ECM) IN THESE ENGINES CONTAIN A MANUFACTURING DEFECT WHICH RESULTS IN INTERMITTENT ELECTRICAL CONTACT AND CAUSES INCORRECT ELECTRONIC SIGNALS TO BE SENT TO THE ENGINE THROTTLE CONTROL.

What to do

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW, IMPROVED ECM AND ASSOCIATED HARDWARE. HOWEVER, DUE TO THE POTENTIAL SERIOUS CONSEQUENCES, ALL BUSES POWERED BY THESE CNG ENGINES MUST BE IMMEDIATELY REMOVED FROM SERVICE.

Product

John Deere ENGINE

Manufacturer(s)

John Deere

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →