Recalls

Recall 989

  • USA Recall: Once engine stall occurs the engine cannot be restarted, which may result in a situation where a vehicle crash could occur.
    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 subsequent engine stall due to a loss of injection actuation pressure.

    Corrective Action:
    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.

    Additional Notes:
    Also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

    • Affected Vehicles

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