CATERPILLAR 3406E 1999: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 99E023000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| CATERPILLAR | 3406E | 1999 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1999-09-17 | 1999-07-29 | 1999-07-29 |
Manufacturers Involved: Caterpillar, Inc.
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1362
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
INCREASED STEERING EFFORT CAN OCCUR.
DEALERS WILL UPDATE THESE ENGINES WITH SOFTWARE CHANGES.
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'.
