CATERPILLAR UNSPECIFIED 9999: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 82E018000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| CATERPILLAR | UNSPECIFIED | NO YEAR |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1982-11-01 | 1982-09-20 | 1982-09-28 |
Production Dates: 1977-10-01 - 1982-09-01
Manufacturers Involved: Caterpillar, Inc.
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 272
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
A POSSIBILITY EXISTS ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, THAT DUE TO VIBRATIONS GENERATED BY THE TRUCK, THE FUEL FILTER"S TOP CONNECTOR MAY BREAK FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE FUEL TANK DUE TO METAL FATIGUE. THIS FAILURE ALLOWS THE DIESEL IGNITION IMPROVER TO SPRAY OUT FUEL.
THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REMOVE THE FILTERS FROM THE TANK AND INSTALL A FLEXIBLE HOSE FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE TANK TO THE FILTER.
VEHICLE CATEGORY: TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR 3208 ENGINES.SYSTEM: FUEL; FUEL INJECTION, MODEL NO. 9N3771.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF THE TANK IS INSIDE THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, A FIRECOULD RESULT WHICH COULD CAUSE SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY TO ANYONE IN THEVEHICLE.
