Volvo Volvo Truck (1996-1998): Engine and engine cooling
Recall 99V187001 · Jun 23, 1999 · Volvo Trucks North America Inc
162
vehicles affected
162
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 99V187001
- Date
- Jun 23, 1999
- Maker
- Volvo Trucks North America Inc
- Units affected
- 162
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Engine and engine cooling > Engine > Diesel
- Model years
- 1996-1998
- Started by
- The safety regulator
- Hazard
- Other or not stated
What is wrong
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR 3116 MECHANICALLY UNIT INJECTED DIESEL ENGINES. THE GOVERNOR OF THE ENGINE CONTROLS THE UNIT INJECTOR FUELING BY WAY OF A CONTROL ASSEMBLY. IN THIS ASSEMBLY, A LINK TO THE GOVERNOR IS JOINED TO THE CONTROL ROD USING A RIVET. THIS RIVET CAN LOOSEN AND THEN WEAR RESULTING IN ENGINE SPEED INSTABILITY.
What can happen
IF NOT IDENTIFIED AND CORRECTED, ENGINE SPEED CONTROL COULD BE LOST DUE TO RIVET DISENGAGEMENT.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
CATERPILLAR IS CONDUCTING THE NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS RECALL. DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE CONTROL ASSEMBLY AND REPLACED IF NECESSARY.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 3 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Volvo | Volvo Truck | 1996-1998 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 99V187001?
1 model: Volvo Volvo Truck (1996-1998), about 162 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 99V187001?
CATERPILLAR IS CONDUCTING THE NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS RECALL. DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE CONTROL ASSEMBLY AND REPLACED IF NECESSARY.
What can happen?
IF NOT IDENTIFIED AND CORRECTED, ENGINE SPEED CONTROL COULD BE LOST DUE TO RIVET DISENGAGEMENT.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.