GMC C10 1998: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
| Make : GMC | Model : C10 | Year : 1998 |
| Build Dates : 1999-06-30 - 0000-00-00 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 99E023000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1999-09-17 | Date Received by ODI: 1999-07-29 | Date Added to Database: 1999-07-29 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Caterpillar, Inc. | ||
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| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 1362 | ||
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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. |
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Consequence:
INCREASED STEERING EFFORT CAN OCCUR. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL UPDATE THESE ENGINES WITH SOFTWARE CHANGES. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | E Report | |
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Notes:
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 17, 1999. 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 1-309-675-5658.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'. |
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