Recall
Caterpillar 3406e — 99E023000
NHTSA ID
99E023000
Make
Caterpillar
Model
3406e
Years Affected
1999
Recall Date
1999-07-29
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
Units Affected
1,362
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
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.
Consequence
INCREASED STEERING EFFORT CAN OCCUR.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL UPDATE THESE ENGINES WITH SOFTWARE CHANGES.