JOHN DEERE ENGINE 9999: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 97E010000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| JOHN DEERE | ENGINE | NO YEAR |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1997-04-02 | 1997-04-02 | 1997-04-17 |
Production Dates: 1995-11-01 - 1997-02-28
Manufacturers Involved: John Deere
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 198
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: 8.1 LITER COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS "CNG" ENGINES. THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE "ECM" IN THESE ENGINES CONTAIN A MANUFACTURING DEFECT WHICH RESULTS IN INTERMITTENT ELECTRICAL CONTACT AND CAUSES INCORRECT ELECTRONIC SIGNALS TO BE SENT TO THE ENGINE THROTTLE CONTROL.
THIS CONDITION CAN CREATE THE POTENTIAL FOR SUDDEN ACCELERATION OR DECELERATION OF THE ENGINE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW, IMPROVED ECM AND ASSOCIATED HARDWARE. HOWEVER, DUE TO THE POTENTIAL SERIOUS CONSEQUENCES, ALL BUSES POWERED BY THESE CNG ENGINES MUST BE IMMEDIATELY REMOVED FROM SERVICE.
OWNER NOTIFICATION:OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 1, 1997. NOTE: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 JOHN DEERE AT 1-319-292-5226.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
