1990 Caterpillar 3406b Recalls

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February 18th, 1992

NHTSA Campaign Number: 92E005000
Manufacturer: CATERPILLAR INC.
Manufactured Begin Date: October 1st, 1987
Manufactured End Date: October 1st, 1990
Date of Owner Notification: August 20th, 1992

Defect Summary:
THE GOVERNOR SERVO PIN ON THE ENGINE CAN COME OUT WHILE THE ENGINE IS OPERATING DUE TO LACK OF AN ADEQUATE PRESS FIT AND/OR INADEQUATE STAKING AT THE END OF THE PIN BORE.

Consequence Summary:
IF THE GOVERNOR SERVO PIN COMES OUT WHILE THE ENGINE ISBEING OPERATED, THE FUEL RATE WILL NOT CHANGE AND THE TRUCK WILL CONTINUE AT THEOPERATING SPEED EVEN THOUGH THE THROTTLE PRESSURE IS DECREASED.

Corrective Summary:
REWORK THE GOVERNORS ON THE ENGINES TO PREVENT THE LOSS OF SERVO PINS.

Recall Notes:
SYSTEM: ENGINE.EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: GOVERNOR SERVO PIN; TURBO-CHARGED DIESEL TRUCK ENGINES.

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